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Early Bird Registration Now Open – PsySSA Annual Psychology Congress 2026

Early Bird Registration Now Open – PsySSA Annual Psychology Congress 2026

by | May 4, 2026 | Events and Announcements, Featured Content, PsySSA Congress

Congress Early Bird Registration Now Open!

 

Early bird rates are officially LIVE! Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at Congress at a discounted rate.

Early bird registration deadline: 30 June 2026

The future of psychology is unfolding – and PsySSA invites you to be part of it. Join us at the PsySSA 30th Annual Psychology Congress 2026, taking place from 13-15 October 2026 at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.

Why you should register now:

  • Secure your place at one of the leading psychology gatherings in South Africa
  • Take advantage of discounted rates by registering for Pre-Booking
  • Be part of critical conversations on AI, mental health, and the future of care
  • Connect with leading professionals, researchers, and practitioners

 

This year’s theme, “Psychology in Transition: Humanity, Technology and the Future of Care,” brings together bold ideas, critical conversations, and forward-thinking perspectives at a time when the discipline is rapidly evolving.

As technology reshapes how we live, connect, and care, psychology stands at a pivotal crossroads. This Congress will explore how we can harness innovation while staying grounded in ethics, inclusion, and human dignity.

Register now and be part of shaping the future of care.

Please note that registration operates on a register-and-pay basis.

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PsySSA Commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work

PsySSA Commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work

by | Apr 28, 2026 | Climate, Environment and Psychology (CEP), Health Psychology (HP), Mental Health Advocacy, Mental Health Calendar

PsySSA Commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work

 

Today, PsySSA joins the global community in recognising the importance of creating safe, healthy, and dignified working environments for all.

Through contributions from our Climate, Environment and Psychology Division (CEPD) and Health Psychology Division (HPD), we highlight both the lived realities of waste reclaimers in South Africa and broader approaches to promoting safety and wellbeing in the workplace. The CEPD visuals foreground the critical yet often overlooked conditions faced by waste reclaimers, while the HPD contribution (featured in the final graphic) emphasises the importance of supportive work cultures, communication, and psychosocial wellbeing.

Safety and health at work extend beyond formal employment spaces. They include the right to protection, respect, fair conditions, and access to supportive systems for all workers — including those in informal sectors.

As psychology professionals, we are called to promote wellbeing by advocating for inclusive policies, fostering supportive work cultures, and recognising the structural factors that shape health and safety outcomes.

Let us continue to centre dignity, equity, and social justice in how we understand and respond to work and wellbeing.

Outcome of the Life Esidimeni Tragedy Inquest and Decision to Prosecute

Outcome of the Life Esidimeni Tragedy Inquest and Decision to Prosecute

by | Apr 14, 2026 | Mental Health Advocacy

 

Outcome of the Life Esidimeni Tragedy Inquest and Decision to Prosecute

 

A decade later, a step toward justice. Following years of advocacy, investigation, and the enduring strength of affected families, the decision to prosecute in the Life Esidimeni tragedy marks a critical step toward accountability.

PsySSA honours the lives lost and stand in continued commitment to ethical care, human dignity, and systemic accountability in mental health.

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After years marked by grief, anger, and unanswered questions, a significant step toward accountability has been taken in the wake of the Life Esidimeni tragedy. The National Prosecuting Authority’s decision to pursue criminal charges against those implicated signals a long-awaited moment of justice for the more than 140 Gauteng mental health patients who lost their lives after being transferred to ill-equipped facilities.

This tragedy remains a profound reminder of the consequences of systemic neglect and the urgent need to uphold dignity, care, and human rights in mental healthcare. It calls on all sectors of society to reflect on how mental health is valued, prioritised, and protected.

Clinical Psychologist Dr Saths Cooper shares critical insights on what this moment means for accountability, ethical responsibility, and the future of mental health care in South Africa.

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