SAYNPS is a non-racial association, where members are bound by their passion for nuclear science and technology, and its ability to bring about social transformation on the African continent. The society further plays an advocacy and advisory role to policy makers in determining the future of the youth of South Africa. This includes but not limited to participation in annual national science campaigns, university nuclear lecture day Workshops, seminars, colloquiums, etc. to promote science and technology applications; National Science Week and serving on the Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa (NIASA) Board and its Sub-Committees to ensure that issues of youth development are on the agenda of major nuclear projects.