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The First Aid League

The South African First Aid League (SAFAL) is registered with the Department of Labour (CI BIG 3-03) and operates as a non-profit organization (NPO). HWSETA number HW592PAA0000303 (until 11 March 2026). Committed to excellence, we meticulously comply with the minimum requirements, as they form the cornerstone of our quality training. Our mission is to empower the community at large by providing relevant first aid information and ensuring that first aid skills are practiced and proficiently executed.

Guided by current guidelines from the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa, SAFAL stands as the premier first aid organization in our selected service area, ready to respond to emergencies and foster a culture of compassion and safety within our community.

Established in April 1935, our unwavering dedication to effectiveness and exceptional care remains our driving force.

Our partners include Medwell, Edna and EQiGate.

Our history

The South African First Aid League was the brainchild of Mr George Annandale Nezar, who in 1934 realized that his mother tongue, Afrikaans should be recognized as a language medium in which basic first aid skills could be taught to South Africans.

The Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging (ATKV), at their sixth annual Congress on the 17th of April 1935, decided to initiate their own first aid movement. The first branch of the League was founded in Bloemfontein on the 9th of August 1935. In 1954, the South African Railways recognized the organisation as an official first aid training institution for their employees.

Mission

Our mission at SAFAL is threefold. Firstly, we aim to offer prompt and proficient first aid assistance at events, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. Secondly, we are dedicated to equipping the public with relevant and up-to-date first aid information, empowering them to respond effectively to emergencies. Thirdly, we strive to impart comprehensive first aid skills to individuals, cultivating a community of capable first aiders ready to respond to any crisis.

Vision

As the premier first aid organization in our selected service area, SAFAL envisions a community where first aid knowledge is widespread, and individuals are equipped to handle emergencies confidently. Through our unwavering dedication to effectiveness and excellence, we aspire to be the go-to resource for first aid assistance, ensuring the safety and health of our community members.

Values

At SAFAL, our values guide our actions and define our identity as an organization. Knowledge, love, and service are the cornerstones of our approach, as we believe in the power of knowledge to save lives, the compassion of love to heal, and the commitment to service to make a meaningful impact. With expertise and empathy, we deliver exceptional care, fostering a culture of compassion and safety within our community.

By adhering to these values and principles, we are dedicated to making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of those we serve, and we continually strive to raise the standards of first aid training and assistance. Together, we create a safer and more resilient community, where first aid skills are practiced and celebrated as a cornerstone of quality training and care.

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