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DSA Membership

The DSA of South Africa is a corporate membership organisation. Companies join the DSA and senior company executives are those involved with the DSA, attending meetings and events and participating in the various committees.

Individual direct sellers (independent contractors also referred to as distributors, consultants, managers, sales agents, independent business operators and others) are not eligible for membership, but those affiliated with member companies enjoy protection of the DSA’s Code of Conduct and can be involved in some of the DSA events and initiatives.

The DSA is a self-regulating association of direct selling companies that promotes and protects the interests of its members, distributors and consumers.We are the leading ambassadors of the Direct Selling industry and proactively champion the interests of member companies who passionately create an enabling environment in which lives are positively changed in our country.

As a condition of admission and continuing membership, all DSA member companies pledge to adhere to an industry Code of Conduct (which is currently being aligned with the Consumer Protection Act and once completed will be registered with the Department of Trade and Industry) and compliance with all legislation is also essential.  

 

Probationary Membership

All new members of the DSA first undergo a 12-month probationary membership affording time to the DSA to assess the company’s compliance to the Code of Conduct and for companies to put any changes in place that may be required to be fully compliant with the Code.

Full Membership

Once the probationary period has been satisfactorily completed, the company is proposed for full membership of the DSA.

Apply for Membership

Companies applying for DSA membership have to be operating as a direct selling company with a fixed physical address in South Africa and registered as a business in South Africa. Membership application forms are available from: Caroline Tointon, Association Manager, email caroline@prpartner.co.za

Benefits of DSA Membership

  • Credibility
  • DSA website listing
  • Use of DSA logo
  • Consolidated voice to government 
  • Updates on legislative effects on the industry
  • Local and global industry statistics
  • Local networking opportunities
  • International networking opportunities
  • Access to industry research
  • Involvement in academic programmes
  • Industry Awards
  • Prestigious DSA Annual Awards Luncheon

 

 

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