Call for Abstracts: 30th Annual South African Psychology Congress 2026

by PsySSA-Web Support | December 8, 2025 | Featured Content | 0 Comments

Humanity and technology are converging in the future of care. Share your insights at the 2026 PsySSA Congress. Abstracts open 19 January.

Ke Dezemba: Membership Checklist

by PsySSA-Web Support | December 8, 2025 | Featured Content | 0 Comments

Before you shutdown your computer, here is a quick reminder of “things-to-do”.

Save the Date: PsySSA 30th Annual Psychology Congress 2026

by Web Admin | December 5, 2025 | Congress, Events and Announcements, Featured Content, PsySSA Announcements, PsySSA Congress | 0 Comments

Mark your calendars for 13–15 October 2026 for the PsySSA 30th Annual Psychology Congress 2026.

PsyCast: From the President’s Desk – Prof Jace Pillay – 2025: Episode 1

by Web Admin | November 27, 2025 | 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, Featured Content, PsyCAST | 0 Comments

In his first episode as PsySSA President, Prof Jace Pillay opens the 2025 From the President’s Desk series with a powerful reflection on the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. Tune in to hear his vision, insights and call to action to work toward a society free from violence.

PsySSA 2026 Membership Registrations & Renewals Now Open

by PsySSA-Web Support | November 18, 2025 | Featured Content, Membership, PsySSA Announcements | 0 Comments

Renewing your membership keeps you connected to the national community advancing psychological science and practice. Gain access to specialist divisions, PsyCPD training, SAJP and AJOPA, the 12-part CPD series, the 2026 Congress call for abstracts, and discounted partner workshops. The year is already underway. Stay involved and help shape what comes next.

PsySSA Leadership 2025–2027

by PsySSA-Web Support | October 26, 2025 | Featured Content, PsySSA Announcements | 0 Comments

PsySSA enters a new term with elected leadership at two levels. The Executive Committee will support the overall strategy of the Society. Divisional Committees will drive priorities within each field. Together they carry the voice of the profession. View the full list online.

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Call for Abstracts: 30th Annual South African Psychology Congress 2026

Humanity and technology are converging in the future of care. Share your insights at the 2026 PsySSA Congress. Abstracts open 19 January.

Dec 8, 2025

Ke Dezemba: Membership Checklist

Before you shutdown your computer, here is a quick reminder of "things-to-do".

Dec 8, 2025

SAJP

Out Now! SAJP Volume 55 Issue 4: December 2025

Dec 8, 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Psychology in Public Service (PiPS)

Psychology in Public Service Division (PiPS) – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

In this contribution, the PiPS Division reflects on the theme — UNITE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls — and explores how digital safety, gender equality and human rights are deeply interconnected. Click here to read more.

Dec 8, 2025

Congress Events and Announcements Featured Content PsySSA Announcements PsySSA Congress

Save the Date: PsySSA 30th Annual Psychology Congress 2026

Mark your calendars for 13–15 October 2026 for the PsySSA 30th Annual Psychology Congress 2026.

Dec 5, 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Sexuality and Gender Division (SGD)

Sexuality and Gender Division – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Digital spaces have become the new frontier of misogyny — a “wild west” where women, girls and gender-diverse people face cyberstalking, image-based abuse, deepfakes, hate speech, coercive control and algorithmically amplified harassment. Read the full SGD contribution to explore how digital violence is reshaping gendered harm - and what we must do to resist it.

Dec 2, 2025

Health Psychology (HP) Mental Health Advocacy Mental Health Calendar Psychology in Public Service (PiPS)

World AIDS Day – 1 December 2025

World AIDS Day - 1 December 2025 | Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response. Click here to read contributions from HPD and PiPS Divisions.

Dec 1, 2025

AJOPA Events and Announcements

AJOPA (African Journal of Psychological Assessment) accepted for inclusion in Scopus

The open-access 'African Journal of Psychological Assessment' (AJOPA) has achieved an exciting milestone with its acceptance for inclusion in Scopus, one of the world’s leading abstract and citation databases.

Nov 28, 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Featured Content PsyCAST

PsyCast: From the President’s Desk – Prof Jace Pillay – 2025: Episode 1

In his first episode as PsySSA President, Prof Jace Pillay opens the 2025 From the President’s Desk series with a powerful reflection on the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. Tune in to hear his vision, insights and call to action to work toward a society free from violence.

Nov 27, 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Decolonising Psychology (DP)

Decolonising Psychology Division – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Our country has long been haunted by the shadow of gender-based violence. Statistics South Africa (2024) confirms that one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence, a number that reflects only those who managed to speak. Click here to read more on DPD's contribution

Nov 26, 2025

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21 September G20 Women’s Shutdown &16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Psychology in Public Service (PiPS)

Psychology in Public Service Division (PiPS) – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

In this contribution, the PiPS Division reflects on the theme — UNITE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls — and explores how digital safety, gender equality and human rights are deeply interconnected. Click here to read more.

Dec 8, 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Sexuality and Gender Division (SGD)

Sexuality and Gender Division – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Digital spaces have become the new frontier of misogyny — a “wild west” where women, girls and gender-diverse people face cyberstalking, image-based abuse, deepfakes, hate speech, coercive control and algorithmically amplified harassment. Read the full SGD contribution to explore how digital violence is reshaping gendered harm - and what we must do to resist it.

Dec 2, 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Featured Content PsyCAST

PsyCast: From the President’s Desk – Prof Jace Pillay – 2025: Episode 1

In his first episode as PsySSA President, Prof Jace Pillay opens the 2025 From the President’s Desk series with a powerful reflection on the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. Tune in to hear his vision, insights and call to action to work toward a society free from violence.

Nov 27, 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Decolonising Psychology (DP)

Decolonising Psychology Division – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Our country has long been haunted by the shadow of gender-based violence. Statistics South Africa (2024) confirms that one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence, a number that reflects only those who managed to speak. Click here to read more on DPD's contribution

Nov 26, 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

PsySSA Stands in Solidarity with 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December). Click here to read more

Nov 25, 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

G20 Women’s Shutdown

PsySSA stands in solidarity with Women for Change and supports the upcoming...

Nov 20, 2025

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The South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP) is the official journal of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA). The SAJP publishes peer-reviewed contributions in English from all fields of psychology. Whilst the emphasis is on empirical research, the journal also accepts theoretical and methodological papers, review articles, book reviews, and short commentaries, including commentaries on articles published in the journal. Priority is given to articles relevant to Africa and the psychological issues pertinent to this context.

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