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The Down Run To Congress – 20 Days To Go

The Down Run To Congress – 20 Days To Go

by | Sep 23, 2025 | Annual Psychology Congress 2025

20 Days to Go! The Countdown to Congress Has Begun

We’re just 20 days away from the 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress, taking place from 14–16 October 2025 at the Durban ICC.

This year’s theme, “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology,” sets the stage for three days of cutting-edge research, dialogue, and collaboration.

The final run to Durban has begun — we look forward to welcoming you to a rich and inspiring Congress experience in just 20 days!

Here’s what you need to know as you get ready for Durban:

PsySSA Congress App Information

The official mobile app for the PsySSA Annual Psychology Congress 2025 is now available for download. This is your gateway to the full Congress experience. Start engaging with the app now to personalise your schedule, connect with fellow delegates, and make the most of your Congress experience.

Please note: No printed Congress programmes will be provided at the venue. The mobile app will serve as your primary programme and navigation tool. Should you prefer a hard copy, you may download the programme here and print it at your workplace or home.

Why use the app?

  • Stay informed: Access the live programme with the latest updates on sessions and speakers.

  • Engage actively: Bookmark sessions, participate in Q&As, track CPD points, and connect with colleagues.

  • Present with ease: Upload bios, presentation details, and supplementary materials.

For Presenters and Delegates

Log in ahead of the Congress to check that your session details are accurate and to familiarise yourself with key features.

How to get started

  • Visit your App Store or Google Play.

  • Search for “The Event App by EventsAIR.”

  • Download, install, and log in with your Congress credentials.

  • Alternatively, scan the QR code included in your Congress communications.

Join us in shaping an inspiring, well-connected, and paperless Congress experience.

PsySSA Congress Final Programme

The final programme is also available online and on the app. No printed programmes will be provided this year, in line with PsySSA’s commitment to sustainability. Delegates who prefer a hard copy are welcome to download and print the programme.

Click Here To Download The Final Programme

PsySSA Congress Abstract Book

Access the full Abstract Book digitally via the app or website for convenient and sustainable engagement with the research being presented.

Click Here To Download The Congress Abstract Book

Stay CPD Compliant

Earn up to 21 General and 4 Ethics CPD points by attending the accredited sessions. Remember, CPD is allocated at 1 point per hour of full participation.

Cocktail Function

Join us on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 (18:15–20:00, Hall 2) for an evening of celebration, reflection, and connection.

Highlights include:

  • Welcome by the PsySSA President-Elect, Prof Jace Pillay

  • Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Prof Anthony Pillay

  • Keynote Address by Prof Saths Cooper: “Reflections on Activism, Struggle and How We Got Here”

Meet Our Volunteers! 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress

Meet Our Volunteers! 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress

by | Sep 18, 2025 | Annual Psychology Congress 2025, Congress, PsySSA Announcements, PsySSA Congress

Meet The Team

We’re proud to introduce the incredible team of volunteers who will be supporting the 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress. Their dedication, energy, and commitment play a vital role in creating a seamless and welcoming experience for all delegates.

Be sure to look out for them at Congress — they’re here to help and ensure you have the best experience possible!

Click Here For More About Our Volunteers
Your Congress Companion: Download the PsySSA 2025 Mobile App Today

Your Congress Companion: Download the PsySSA 2025 Mobile App Today

by | Sep 16, 2025 | Annual Psychology Congress 2025, Featured Content

The official mobile app for the PsySSA Annual Psychology Congress 2025 is now available for download. This is your gateway to the full Congress experience.

Please note: No printed Congress programmes will be provided at the venue. The mobile app will serve as your primary programme and navigation tool. Should you prefer a hard copy, you may download the programme here and print it at your workplace or home.

Why use the app?

  • Stay informed: Access the live programme with the latest updates on sessions and speakers.

  • Engage actively: Bookmark sessions, participate in Q&As, track CPD points, and connect with colleagues.

  • Present with ease: Upload bios, presentation details, and supplementary materials.

For Presenters and Delegates

Log in ahead of the Congress to check that your session details are accurate and to familiarise yourself with key features.

How to get started

  • Visit your App Store or Google Play.

  • Search for “The Event App by EventsAIR.”

  • Download, install, and log in with your Congress credentials.

  • Alternatively, scan the QR code included in your Congress communications.

Join us in shaping an inspiring, well-connected, and paperless Congress experience.

75 Days to Go – Annual Psychology Congress

75 Days to Go – Annual Psychology Congress

by | Jul 31, 2025 | Annual Psychology Congress 2025

75 days to Congress. Be part of the conversation.

In clinics, classrooms, hospitals, homes, courtrooms and communities, psychologists and mental health practitioners continue to carry the work.

Some of us are early in our journey. Others have spent decades holding stories, systems, and spaces. We work in private practice, public service, universities, NGOs, schools and beyond.

This year’s Congress is a moment to pause. To come together. To take stock of what psychology is being asked to do in South Africa… and what we still hope it can become.

Under the theme “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology”, we meet in Durban to reflect, connect, and contribute to the future of mental healthcare.

If you are part of the work, this Congress is for you.

Register for Congress
Final Annual Psychology Congress Programme Available Now!

Final Annual Psychology Congress Programme Available Now!

by | Jul 31, 2025 | Annual Psychology Congress 2025, Featured Content

Final Congress Programme Now Available

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

The programme reflects the diversity and depth of presentations submitted in response to this year’s call, which highlighted psychology’s relevance in addressing social challenges and strengthening mental health in our communities.

We thank the Scientific Committee, the PsySSA Office team, and the Congress Project Team for their time and effort in shaping this final version.

The programme includes a wide range of presentations and activities, such as:

  • Plenaries and Invited Dialogues on African psychology, ethics, gender, trauma, mental health, and decolonial practice.
  • AI and Psychology Sessions, including a demonstration on using Microsoft 365 Copilot and GPT tools to generate psychological insights.
  • Indigenous Healing and Psychology Panels, exploring integration of traditional and clinical practices.
  • Symposia on bereavement, adolescent mental health, conversion practices, and community-based interventions (and more).
  • HPCSA Workshops covering complaints processes, development pathways, and ethical responsibilities.
  • Roundtables on navigating community service, teaching Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and expanding psychology’s role in diverse contexts, among others.

We encourage all delegates to explore the final programme and plan their sessions accordingly.

View the Congress Programme
Call for Volunteers: 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress

Call for Volunteers: 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Annual Psychology Congress 2025, Congress, PsySSA Announcements, PsySSA Congress

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 region.

As 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.

To apply, please submit the following:

  • A motivation letter (maximum 200 words)
  • A recent head-and-shoulders photograph
  • The completed volunteer application form

For any enquiries kindly email Mr Muhammed Yaeesh Cassim at muhammed@psyssa.com no later than 08 August 2025.

Help us make this year’s congress a truly impactful and inspiring event. We look forward to working with you!

Submit your application by completing the volunteer application form here!