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Draft Annual Psychology Congress Programme Available Now!

The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) invites delegates to view the draft programme for the 2025 Annual South African Psychology Congress, themed “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology.” The draft reflects the diversity of presentations...

PsySSA CPD Workshop Series 2025 – Register Now for the Next Workshop!

Join our next workshop for psychology professionals focused on providing inclusive, context-aware care for sexually and gender-diverse clients. Learn to apply PsySSA’s Affirmative Practice guidelines, uphold human rights, and address the unique challenges faced by marginalized groups, including Black African cisgender lesbian women and transgender clients.

PsySSA AGM Notice 2025

Notice is hereby given that the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) will be held virtually on Zoom, on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, at 18:00. All PsySSA Members are invited to attend.

Nominations for PsySSA Executive Committee Vacancies 2025

PsySSA Call for Nominations 2025

The PsySSA Nominations Committee wishes to advise that the following positions on the PsySSA Executive Committee will become vacant at the forthcoming 30th AGM to be held on Zoom on the 1st of October 2025

Annual Award Nominations 2025

The PsySSA Awards Standing Committee is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for this year’s Annual PsySSA Awards! These awards are an opportunity to celebrate and recognize our colleagues who have made significant contributions to the field of psychology.

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The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is a national professional association representing Psychology professionals. PsySSA advances South African psychology as a science and profession of global stature and promotes psychological praxis as relevant, proactive and responsive to societal needs and well-being.

News &  Noteworthy  Events

HPSIG Podcast: The effects of infertility: A clinical psychologist’s perspective

In this episode, we speak to Mandy Rodrigues, a clinical psychologist in private practice and chairperson of the counselling arm of the SASREG Board. In this podcast, Mandy shares insights into the impact of infertility, the stigma surrounding it, and the importance of ethics in the field of fertility. She also discusses how infertility affects couples, the role of marital counselling, and the various options or support measures available to individuals and couples - both those who are currently experiencing infertility and those who hope to have children in the future.

Call for Volunteers: 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress

We’re excited to invite students to volunteer at the upcoming 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress, taking place from 14–16 October 2025 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a premier event in the psychology community — gain practical experience, contribute meaningfully to the field, and connect with leading professionals, academics, and fellow students from across the regioAs a volunteer, you’ll support the successful delivery of the congress while engaging in thought-provoking sessions and dynamic activities. If you're passionate about psychology and eager to learn and contribute, we encourage you to apply.

PsySSA CPD Workshop Series 2025 – Register Now for the Next Workshop!

Join our next workshop for psychology professionals focused on providing inclusive, context-aware care for sexually and gender-diverse clients. Learn to apply PsySSA’s Affirmative Practice guidelines, uphold human rights, and address the unique challenges faced by marginalized groups, including Black African cisgender lesbian women and transgender clients.

Extension of HPCSA Professional Board Nominations

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has extended its call for nominations to serve on its Professional Boards for the 2025–2030 term. All HPCSA-registered practitioners are encouraged to nominate eligible candidates (self-nominations will not be accepted). The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2025.

For full details and nomination procedures, click here.

2025

Annual Psychology Congress

Psychology must make a positive impact on society since what happens in society must be relevant for teaching, practice and research in psychology. The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is committed to the societal impact of psychology and titled the Annual South African Psychology Congress 2025: “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology”.

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All roads lead to Durban

The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is pleased to announce its Annual Psychology Congress 2025, themed “Psychology in Society & Society in Psychology,” scheduled for 14–16 October 2025 at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), Durban, South Africa.

The Scientific Committee invites submissions for symposia, oral papers, posters, round-tables, and creative works across all psychology fields and related disciplines. Abstract submissions are open from 15 January 2025 to 24 March 2025.

We encourage you to participate in this significant event by submitting your abstracts and engaging in the scientific programme, which promises stimulating presentations, robust debates, and innovative ideas.

Stay informed about upcoming event details by visiting our posts section regularly.

Call for Volunteers: 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress

We’re excited to invite students to volunteer at the upcoming 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress, taking place from 14–16 October 2025 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a premier event in the psychology community — gain practical experience, contribute meaningfully to the field, and connect with leading professionals, academics, and fellow students from across the regioAs a volunteer, you’ll support the successful delivery of the congress while engaging in thought-provoking sessions and dynamic activities. If you're passionate about psychology and eager to learn and contribute, we encourage you to apply.

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South African Journal of Psychology

The South African Journal of Psychology 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, short communications, book reviews, and letters commenting on articles published in the journal. 

Impact Factor

The SAJP’s most recent Impact Factor: 1.9

Editor in Chief

Sumaya Laher, Professor, University of the Witwatersrand

SAJP Aims & Scope

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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