Early Bird Deadline Extended!

The Early Bird Gets… Another Week! Early Bird registration has been extended by one week!

PsySSA AGM Notice 2026

Notice is hereby given that the 3st Annual General Meeting of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) will be held virtually on Zoom, on Thursday, 01 October 2026, at 18:00. All PsySSA Members are invited to attend.

Statement on the Planned Nationwide Anti-Immigration Protests

PsySSA has issued a position statement regarding the planned nationwide demonstrations scheduled for 30 June 2026. The statement recognises the socioeconomic challenges facing many communities while reaffirming the importance of protecting human dignity, peaceful democratic participation, and social cohesion. Drawing on psychological science and constitutional values, PsySSA calls for responsible public engagement, accurate communication, non-violence, and evidence-informed responses that strengthen rather than divide South African society. The full statement is available below.

Divisional Annual General Meetings of PsySSA 2026

We invite all members to register and participate in the Divisional Annual General Meeting 2026. This important gatherings are an opportunity to engage with fellow members, review progress, and shape the future of our divisions.Your voice matters in this process, and your participation helps drive meaningful discussions and decisions. Register now to be part of these key events and contribute to the direction of our divisions!

Podcast: Spotify and Beyond

PsySSA President Professor Jace Pillay reflects on the Society’s growth, key initiatives for 2026, and the launch of a new platform for professional dialogue and knowledge sharing. From CPD and student engagement to Congress, innovation, and the future of psychology, this episode introduces a space where members, divisions, and the broader community can connect through conversation.

From Classroom to Congress: A Student Preparation Series

A step-by-step series helping students turn research into real-world conference participation. Click here for more information

2026 PsySSA CPD Workshop Series: A Dozen Plus One Opportunities

We are excited to announce the 2026 PsySSA CPD Workshop Series, “A Dozen Plus One” carefully curated, practitioner-centred sessions designed to offer practical, evidence-informed tools that support and strengthen your professional work.

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Statement on the Planned Nationwide Anti-Immigration Protests

PsySSA has issued a position statement regarding the planned nationwide demonstrations scheduled for 30 June 2026. The statement recognises the socioeconomic challenges facing many communities while reaffirming the importance of protecting human dignity, peaceful democratic participation, and social cohesion. Drawing on psychological science and constitutional values, PsySSA calls for responsible public engagement, accurate communication, non-violence, and evidence-informed responses that strengthen rather than divide South African society. The full statement is available below.

Jun 28, 2026

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30th Annual Psychology Congress

Psychology in Transition

Humanity. Technology. The Future of Care.

The 30th Annual Psychology Congress brings together psychologists, researchers, educators, students, policy leaders and practitioners from across South Africa and beyond to explore the future of psychological science and practice. Across three days, delegates will engage in scientific sessions, symposia, roundtables, demonstration sessions and poster presentations spanning mental health, psychological assessment, education, ethics, African psychology, innovation and future models of care.

13–15 October 2026

Three-day scientific congress

Emperors Palace

Johannesburg

Scientific Sessions

Research, innovation and professional practice

Symposia & Roundtables

Expert dialogue and collaborative discussion

Demonstration Sessions

Applied methods, digital tools and emerging technologies

Poster Exhibition

Continuous scientific engagement throughout the congress
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South AfricanJournalof 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

Floretta Boonzaier, Professor, University Of Cape Town

SAJPAims & 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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