In 1992, it was decided that a single governing body was needed to regulate volleyball in South Africa.

VSA was the first national volleyball federation in South Africa to include members of all races.

[3] The previous division in sport based on race resulted in the existence of two separate bodies, each believing that they were the primary organization responsible for developing the game of volleyball in South Africa.

[2] AVASA had significant ties to the Black Consciousness Movement, which encouraged solidarity between the races, which led many to believe they would be open to forming a unitary organization.

These actions were recognized by the National Sports Congress, who were responsible for encouraging unification amongst segregated athletic teams across South Africa.