The South African Hockey Association (SAHA) was established in August 1992 when five major hockey bodies formed one non-racial, unified body which controls and regulates hockey for men and women in South Africa.

The unification brought together the South African Men's and Women's Hockey Associations, the Men's and Women's Hockey Congress and the South African Women's Hockey Board.

SAHA is a member of the National Olympic Committee of South Africa (NOCSA), the South African Commonwealth Games Association (SACGA), the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the African Hockey Federation (AHF). Members of SAHA's Executive Committee serve on various FIH, AHF, SACGA and NSC committees ensuring representation at the highest possible level.

Hockey has been played in South Africa for over one hundred years and is a thriving sport at school, tertiary education, club and provincial level.

The number of hockey players in South Africa is estimated at 120 000 with the game being played in over 750 schools, 32 tertiary institutions and in all provinces.

Over 20 national tournaments take place each year ranging from youth hockey to masters and veterans.