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The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is the professional body representing psychologists in South
Africa. PsySSA was formed in January 1994, out of various bodies then existing and representing psychology in
South Africa (such as OASSA, PASA, and Psychologists Against Apartheid). PsySSA was structured as a
transformed entity to dealing with the changing dispensation and can speak authoritatively on behalf of the
discipline on matters concerning the mental health and psychosocial well being of all South Africans. PsySSA has
since its inception been dedicated to making a significant contribution to solving the pressing human development
problems in South Africa. PsySSA has dedicated its work to the reconstruction and development of post-apartheid
South African society. The Society is also involved in ongoing negotiations with government and other legislative
bodies to contribute to issues affecting South Africa’s rapidly changing environment.
As the representative body of psychologists in the country PsySSA operates as a trade union for the discipline.
PsySSA negotiates with relevant bodies to increase tariffs and the representation of psychologists. PsySSA is
nationally accredited to provide training and continued education courses according to the changing needs of
psychologists. The Society provides a valuable networking facility for all members. PsySSA provides regular
referrals to psychologists listed in the PsySSA Directory of Psychologists in Private Practice and through enquiries
received from the public. PsySSA publishes quarterly a scientific journal (South African Journal of Psychology), as
well as a newsletter (PsyTalk). As a membership benefit all PsySSA members receive these publications free of
charge.
PsySSA enjoys a relationship with the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) and is a member of
the International Test Commission (ITC), and we also have good working relations with various other international
and national Psychology bodies. Furthermore, the Society has signed Memoranda of Understanding with the
American Psychological Association (APA), the British Psychological Society (BPS), the Norwegian Psychological
Association (NPA), the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Zimbabwean Psychological Association (ZPA), the
Jordanian Psychological Association (JPA), the Union of Psychologists’ Associations of Czech Republic (UPA), the
Psychological Association of Namibia (PAN), the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), the National Academy of
Psychology- India (NAOP), the Swedish Psychological Association (SPA), the Chinese Psychological Society
(CPS), the Bulgarian Psychological Society (BPS) and the Russian Psychological Society (RPS) . The Society
regularly liaises with local, national and international structures to facilitate professional development and the
exchange of ideas that underpin the discipline.
The annual South African Psychology Congress hosted by PsySSA, is the highlight of the South African scientific
psychological calendar, attracting academics and practitioners from all over the country and abroad.
PsySSA is comprised of Divisions, Branches, Standing Committees and Affiliates. These include:
Divisions:
Clinical, Clinical Hypnosis, Counselling, Educational, Health and Sport, Industrial, Psychometric, Research,
Forensic, Neuropsychology, Student
Standing Committees:
Ethics, Equity and Redress, International Test Commission, Publications, South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA), Tariffs & Private Practice Issues, Public Services Issues, International Union of Psychological Science
(IUPsyS).
Branches:
Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Province, Western Cape
Affiliates:
South African Clinical Neuropsychology Association, Society for Student Counselling in Southern Africa, The South
African Wilderness Therapy Institute, UNISA Center for Applied Psychology.
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