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.
by Web Admin | Oct 25, 2025
Omphile Rammopo holds a Masters degree in Research Psychology from the University of Johannesburg. Currently, he is an Intern Clinical Psychologist at Dr. George Mukhari Hospital, having completed his training at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. His research primarily revolves around men’s mental health, reflecting his commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges they face. Additionally, he is interested in engaging in neuropsychological research and the applicability of different psychotherapeutic modalities to the South African population.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 24, 2025
Vusi Mthimkhulu is a registered research psychologist and a lecturer at the University of South Africa. He holds a master’s degree in research psychology from the University of South Africa and completed his internship at Military Psychological Institute. He is also a PhD candidate at the University of South Africa. His research interests include emerging social norms that influence everyday behaviour of individuals. He is ready to contribute meaningfully to the PsySSA DRM Executive Committee.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 23, 2025
Dr Adele Munsami is a registered Research Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Psychology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). She holds a Master’s degree in Research Psychology from UKZN and a PhD in Neuropsychology from the University of Cape Town. Dr Munsami has extensive experience in coordinating longitudinal and cohort research studies as well as clinical trials. In her academic role, she teaches within the Psychology discipline and supervises students across Honours, Master’s, and PhD levels. She is a deputy chair of the UKZN Humanities and Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee (HSSREC) and also serves as a research associate/ scientist on various research studies. Her research interests lie in cognitive development, and she is particularly committed to promoting the relevance and application of research across all categories of psychology.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 22, 2025
Zindi Venter is a Postgraduate Assistant in the Department of Psychology at UNISA, currently completing her PhD in Psychology. Her research explores how South Africans experience plant-based foods, using a mixed-method approach to examine the theme, “We eat almost as if the future does not matter.” She supports the Engaged Scholarship Online project, Towards LGBTQI+ Health and Well-being, under Prof. J.A. Nel, and played an administrative role in revising the PsySSA Practice Guidelines for Psychology Professionals Working with Sexually and Gender-Diverse People. Zindi was also part of the organising committee for the 2024 International Network of Hate Studies conference and led the Scientific Committee for the 8th Southern African Students’ Psychology Conference (2025). She serves on the Executive Committee for the Division for Research and Methodology (2025–2027) and is the Volunteer Coordinator for the 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress. As a PGA, she manages planning, coordination, and budgeting responsibilities, and contributes to teaching, research, and learning. She also co-lectures and marks the Honours module, Psychological Assessment (PYC4807). Her academic interests include health psychology, social norms, and attitudes. Her work promotes awareness of how behaviour is shaped by perception, culture, and control.
