Bats Cave Sunday 14th December 2025

 Hi Everyone , upcoming trip on Sunday the 14th December to Bats Cave. 

Date: 14/12/2025
Time: 9:00
Meet spot: Engen Oaktree
Meet leader : James Harris
Cost: R100 visitors fee 

Type : Open trip ( members and non-members) 
*Risk of Histo

Gear: 
-Helmet , (club has if you need)
-Headlamp and spare batteries 
-Snacks and water 
-Bag ( club has a bag if needs) 
-Hardy shoes ( preferably boots) 
-Old long sleeved clothes or overalls, and clothes and shoes to change into after caving

Trip info

A fairly easy cave suitable for new cavers, will do some exploring, fun obstacles and practice some cave navigation techniques
Expect +-4 hours in the cave.
Cave is near to Oaktree Garage
Will go to the Baron restaurant at Greensleeves afterwards for some food and drinks

SASA Bulletin Volume 47 - 2025

 We’re pleased to announce the publication of the latest South African Spelaeological Association (SASA) Bulletin.

This edition showcases a fascinating collection of articles, photos, and cave surveys documenting caving discoveries, research, and events from recent years.
Whether you’re an active caver, researcher, or simply curious about South Africa’s underground world, this bulletin offers a deep dive into our country’s remarkable speleological heritage.

Download Bulletin 47

SEC AGM 2025 - 8th November

 Hi everyone

The SEC AGM 2025 will be held on Saturday the 8th November at Morester Camp in the Cradle.

The AGM is open to all SEC members and non-members.

Agenda
08:00 Voluntary trip to Scheepers Cave
10:30 Arrival at venue
11:00 AGM
13:00 Braai, Trailer Equipment Demo, Rigging Demo

AGM

    Welcome
    Minutes from previous meeting
    Chairman's Report
    Treasurer's Report
    Membership
    Future trips / wish list
    Equipment
    General
    Existing committee step down
    Nominations for 2026 committee
    Voting and Election of new committee
    Closing of meeting

There will be a short trip to explore Scheepers cave early in the morning, a small cave that is on the same property, details will be announced closer to the time.

After the AGM there will a bring and braai, as well as demos on the trailer equipment and rigging

Please RSVP to the following link, and to find further details
https://forms.gle/ZEqKcdMbUAN5jrtx5 

Venue location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sJoW5JGJfESHRJzh9
(-26.056913, 27.703420)

Chaos Cave Trip - 15th November 2025

 *Member/SRT Trip
Chaos

Good day everyone, we are doing a trip to Chaos in November. 

Date: 15/11/2025
Time: 08:15
Meet Spot: Engen Cartonville:
Meet leader : Edmund Harris
Member SRT Kit: R50.00 
Type : SRT proficient only

We only have 6 SRT kits available to use if you don't have one, please tell me if you need one.

Trip info

The farm road wasn't too bad last time, but it'll be a good idea to carpool where possible as the roads tend to fill with water when it rains. It's a 30 minute drive from the garage to the farm entrance.

Note: You must be proficient in SRT (Single Rope Technique) as this will involve a two-pitch SRT descent in the cave, approximately 35 meters in total. Expect a long day underground. Depending on the number of participants and the availability of gear, we will split into two groups, with each group descending on a different day to ensure everyone has the opportunity to explore the cave.

I'm planning on going to the Dice (with a detour to the maypole chamber) and Corals passage

On Sunday we'll go to Mothers day Cave, it's on the same farm.

We will be camping there on Saturday night.
Bring: 
-a tent(or hammock)/general camping gear
-something to braai. 
-There are no toilets so bring a shovel.
-There's no water or power on site

With Access we all have to arrive and leave together.

Westoros Cave Trip - Saturday 11 October 2025

Member/SRT Trip
WESTEROS (formerly known as Stinkhole)

Date: 11/10/2025
Time: 9:00
Meet spot: Sasol N12 South
Meet leader : Edmund Harris
Cost: R100 visitors fee
Member SRT Kit: R50.00 
Guest SRT R200.00
Type : SRT proficient only

We only have 6 SRT kits available to use if you don't have one, please tell me if you need one.

Gear: 
-Helmet , (club has if you need)
-Headlamp and spare batteries 
-Snacks and water  
-Hardy shoes ( preferably boots)
-Old long sleeved clothes and clothes and shoes to change into after caving
-SRT Kit (The club has 6 if you need one)

Trip info
A awesome cave to see, with a +-20m SRT down a sinkhole, there's ladders, bouldering, handlines, slippery mud slopes and a few tight spots to navigate throughout the cave. 

Parking of cars will be next to the sinkhole (in the middle of a farm) so high ground clearance is needed.

Hours in the cave will depend on speed on the SRT and group size, 
but expect 6-8 hours.

Dripkelder Cave Trip 6 September 2025

Date: 2025/09/06
Time: 9:00
Meet spot: TBA - Carletonville area
Meet organizer: Andreas
Cost: Drinks and braai meat for Anton

Register:
(link to follow)

Who can join (Histo risk):
- Members
- Limited Guests (no first timers)

Dripkelder Cave is a ‘canyon type’ cave, has some large and
impressive passages as well as digging potential/blowing holes.

For more info on the cave:
Dripkelder Cave

Van Rooyens Trip 18 May 2025

Date: 18/05/2025
Time: 9am
Meet leader: Pedro Boshoff
Cost: Non-member fee R100

Open trip (members and non-members)

Gear:
- helmet (club has if you need)
- headlamp and spare batteries
- snacks and water
- bag (club has a bag if needs)
- hardy shoes (preferably boots)
- change of clothes for after the cave if you want to change