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Sign up to join the MCSA

To sign up for the club, please follow the following actions:

Select your membership category for the list below
Pay your membership fee to the stated banking account
Fill in the application form, making sure your photo and your proof of payment are attached
Submit your form

New Membership Categories and Rates – 2024

Ordinary Single – R680pp

A Ordinary Membership is a standard full membership to the club.

Ordinary Joint – R500pp

A Ordinary Joint Membership is half of a full membership to the club designed for couples where each partner can have their own joint membership.

Country Single – R470pp

A Country Single Membership is designed for members living outside of KZN. You do not receive an annual journal as a Country Member.

Country Joint – R380pp

A Country Joint Membership is designed for couples living outside of KZN. You do not receive an annual journal as a Country Member.

Student (18- 25yrs) – R150pp

A Student Membership is designed for those studying and only applies to those up to the age of 25. You do not receive an annual journal as a Student Member. Student card required.

Junior (13- 17yrs) – R150pp

A Junior Membership is designed for those in high school and only applies to those up to the age of 17. You do not receive an annual journal as a Junior Member.

Family (0- 12yrs) – Free

A Family Membership is designed for the children of Ordinary or Country members and only applies to those up to the age of 12. You do not receive an annual journal as a Family Member.

All membership rates include a R90 application fee. Rates are annual.

Banking Details

Bank: Standard Bank
Account: 051207141
Branch: Universal (051001)
SWIFT: SBZAZAJJ

Referance: ‘Full Name’

Application Form

If you are unable to complete the form below, please click here to download a printable form, fill it in and return as per the details listed on the form.

Title

Initial

First Name

Surname

Email Address

Phone Number

Gender: Gender: Male Female

Day

Month

Year

Occupation

Postal Address

Postal Code

Membership Category

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Advantages of membership:

Regular hiking meets in the Drakensberg and elsewhere.
Regular climbing meets in KZN and throughout SA.
Regular sport and competition climbing events.
Privileged access to a significant number of Club-owned properties country-wide, most of which are in wild, isolated and incredibly scenic locations.
Exclusive use of Cambalala house on Mikes Pass.
Reduced fees for, and access to, other huts owned by the Mountain Club of SA throughout the country.
Reduced climbing competition entry fees (for some events).
Adventure talks in Westville and PMB.
Access to Mountain Club libraries both in Durban and around the country.
Opportunities to attend national and international mountaineering events.
The national MCSA body to whom we are affiliated is a member of the world mountaineering body, the UIAA. This provides club members with a growing range of priviledges internationally, through reciprocity agreements.
Professional, hardcover journal.