50 Days to Go: The Countdown to Congress Is On!

We are officially 50 days away from the PsySSA 30th Annual Psychology Congress 2026!

Only 60 Places Remain for the Psychology Playground

With only 60 places remaining, the Psychology Playground is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated experiences of the PsySSA 30th Annual Psychology Congress 2026.

Annual Award Nominations 2026

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.

2026 Annual Psychology Congress Draft Programme Available

The 30th Annual Psychology Congress brings together the research, ideas and conversations shaping the profession at a time of unprecedented change. Browse the Scientific Programme and discover what awaits in Johannesburg this October.

Nominations for PsySSA Executive Committee Vacancies 2026-2028

PsySSA Call for Nominations 2026

The PsySSA Nominations Committee wishes to advise that the following positions on the PsySSA Executive Committee will become vacant at the forthcoming 31st AGM to be held on Zoom on the 1 October 2026.

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.

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!

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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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Date: Thursday, 27 August

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Date: Monday, 31 August

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Date: Tuesday, 01 September

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Date: Wednesday, 02 September

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Date: Thursday, 03 September

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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. 

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The SAJP’s most recent Impact Factor: 1.9

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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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