EVENTS
SAA SOUTH AFRICA ANNUAL EVENTS CALENDAR
- First Saturday of March: National workshop, 13:00–17:00
- First weekend of June: Annual National Retreat
- First Saturday of September: National workshop, 13:00–17:00
- First Saturday of December: National workshop, 13:00–17:00
Workshops are intended to be offered in a hybrid format wherever possible, with in-person venues in Cape Town and Johannesburg together with online participation through Zoom.Dates, venues, speakers and access information will be published on this page as they are confirmed.All event times are stated in South African Standard Time (SAST).
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
- Meetings
- Sponsorship
- Step work
- Service
- Higher Power
- A Western Cape speaker
- A Gauteng speaker
- An international speaker
- Facilitated reflection, discussion and breakaway-group sharing during the final part of the workshop
Speaker details, venues, Zoom access and the final programme will be published once confirmed.Where in-person venues are available, attendees in Cape Town and Johannesburg will also be invited to join an optional fellowship coffee or meal at a nearby venue after the workshop. Details will be announced on the day.STAYING SAFE AND SOBER DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASONDate: Saturday, 5 December 2026Time: 13:00–17:00 SASTFormat: Planned hybrid event — Cape Town, Johannesburg and Zoom, subject to venue confirmationThe December holiday period can bring increased isolation, disrupted routines, family pressures, travel, emotional triggers and greater vulnerability to addictive behaviour.This workshop will bring members together to share practical recovery tools, experience, strength and hope for remaining safe, connected and sober throughout the end-of-year holiday season.The proposed programme will include:
- A Western Cape speaker
- A Gauteng speaker
- An international speaker
- Facilitated reflection, discussion and breakaway-group sharing during the final part of the workshop
Speaker details, venues, Zoom access and the final programme will be published once confirmed.Where in-person venues are available, attendees in Cape Town and Johannesburg will also be invited to join an optional fellowship coffee or meal at a nearby venue after the workshop. Details will be announced on the day.MARCH 2027 NATIONAL WORKSHOPDate: Saturday, 6 March 2027Time: 13:00–17:00 SASTTopic: To be announcedFormat: Planned hybrid event — Cape Town, Johannesburg and ZoomThe workshop topic, speakers, venues, Zoom access and final programme will be announced closer to the event.The proposed format will include speakers from the Western Cape, Gauteng and the international fellowship, followed by facilitated reflection and group discussion.Where in-person venues are available, attendees in Cape Town and Johannesburg will also be invited to join an optional fellowship coffee or meal after the workshop.
2027 SAA SOUTH AFRICA ANNUAL NATIONAL RETREAT
- Friday, 4 June 2027: Evening programme beginning at approximately 18:00
- Saturday, 5 June 2027: Full-day programme
Sunday, 6 June 2027: Morning programme concluding at approximately 12:00
THE ANNUAL NATIONAL SAA SOUTH AFRICA RETREAT: COMPLETED
Thank You for a Wonderful 2026 Retreat
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 SA South Africa National Retreat, whether in person or online.This year’s retreat brought together members from across South Africa and internationally for a weekend of recovery, fellowship, sponsorship, service, and shared experience under the theme:
“Together We Recover”We are grateful to all attendees, speakers, trusted servants, volunteers, and committee members who helped make the retreat a success.
2026 HighlightsRecord retreat attendance, members joining from across South Africa and internationally, and overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees.
Looking AheadThe SAA South Africa National Retreat is held annually on the first weekend of June.
We look forward to welcoming members again at the 2027 SAA South Africa National Retreat.
More information, registration details, venues, and programme information will be published here closer to the event.
In the meantime, please keep an eye on the Events page for upcoming workshops, fellowship events, and recovery activities throughout the year.
Together We Recover
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Times for events are run in South African Standard Time (SAST).
SAA SOUTH AFRICA EVENT FEEDBACK & FUTURE SERVICE SURVEY
“Have you attended an SAA South Africa retreat, workshop, or event? We would love to hear your feedback. Your responses help us improve future events, strengthen fellowship, and identify future service opportunities. All responses are anonymous.”