Softball in South Africa was administered and played along racial lines due to apartheid. The unity talks were propelled by the political changes that took place in South Africa. SSA is the national governing body for softball in South Africa. It is responsible for the promotion and development of softball in South Africa.

SSA is affiliated with the world governing body World Baseball Softball Confederation Softball Division and it is responsible for the administration of Men’s and Women’s softball teams. SSA is also affiliated with the African governing body African Baseball Softball Association.

SSA is a National body in good standing and recognised by the National Olympic Committee namely SASCOC and the National Department of Sport and Recreation.

SSA participated in many World Championship tournaments organised by its former mother body International Softball Federation (ISF).