by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 26, 2025
Angeline Stephens, until very recently, worked in student mental health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. As a mental health practitioner, she works within a critical, decolonial framework that recognises the interconnectedness between person and historical, political, social, cultural and economic contexts. She has extensive experience within the therapeutic context in the areas of trauma, violence, and healing. Her research interests centre around qualitative methodologies that explore social citizenship in the South African context. She is particularly interested in the intersections of gender, race, and sexual identities among marginalised people and how these intersections play out in experiences of citizenship. She has a PhD in Psychology from UCT.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 26, 2025
Réjane Williams is an organisational psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in researching, designing and implementing interventions for individual, collective and organisational change. Her focus is on racism, diversity, racial healing, transformation, and social justice in organisations. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD (Department of Psychology, Wits University) dealing with the racialisation of black senior professionals in organisations.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 26, 2025
Dr. Ewald Crause is the Interim Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Division for the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA). He combines experience in psychology and technology, focusing on the integration of AI in psychological practice. As a senior psychologist within the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Dr. Crause leads initiatives that use data-driven decision-making to improve psycho-social support for children. His work addresses equitable access to mental health and education services through digital and blended learning. Dr. Crause is committed to advancing discussions and frameworks that align AI developments with core psychological principles.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 26, 2025
Prof Roomaney is a Research Psychologist and Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology at Stellenbosch University. Prof Roomaney works as both a methodologist and researcher, conducting most of her research in health psychology. Her particular interest is women’s health. Prof Roomaney holds a Y1 NRF rating and represents SA as a national delegate of the European Health Psychology Society. She has several grants and awards and is currently a member of the EUTOPIA Young Leaders Academy.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 26, 2025
Dr. Kyle Bester is a registered research psychologist and a senior psychology lecturer at the University of South Africa. He holds a master’s degree in research psychology from the University of the Western Cape. Dr. Bester supervises postgraduate students conducting research on topics related to cybersecurity, online security behaviour, artificial intelligence, and digital culture. His expertise lies in cybersecurity awareness within the context of the South African armed forces, as well as drone warfare in the African battlespace. He earned his PhD in Military Science from Stellenbosch University. As an emerging researcher, Dr. Bester’s interests include military science, data colonialism, cybersecurity awareness, the securitisation of cyberspace, and online security behaviour.
