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.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 25, 2025
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 25, 2025
Ann has for many years been actively involved in developing neuropsychology in South Africa. She was President of the International Neuropsychological Society in 2015, to date their only President from a developing country. She served as Secretary-General of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) for a decade and is the Main Representative (Psychology) to the World Health Organization (WHO). She served on the WHO International Advisory Group for the Revision of ICD-10 Mental and Behavioural Disorders and was a member of the WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework Technical Work Group. Ann is Treasurer of the Pan African Psychology Union, and Past President of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) and the South African Clinical Neuropsychological Association.
Ann completed her Ph.D and a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in neuropsychology at the then University of Natal. She is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist based at Entabeni Hospital, Durban. Ann was an expert in the field (neuropsychology) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal until 2019 and a visiting neuropsychology lecturer at the Universities of Zululand and the Free State. She was Editor of the International Platform of the International Journal of Psychology and a Consulting Editor of the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society for 10 years.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 25, 2025
Kendall is a Lecturer and BPsych Practicum Coordinator at Cornerstone Institute, where she plays a pivotal role in training and mentoring future Registered Counsellors. A Registered Counsellor and Clinical Pastoral Counsellor, Kendall runs a private practice, offering counselling in Cape Town.
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Pastorate (Cum Laude) from Stellenbosch University, a Psychology Honours (Cum Laude), and a Bachelor of Theology (Summa Cum Laude) from Cornerstone Institute. Her work reflects a deep passion for the integration of faith and psychology. Kendall has presented at the PsySSA Annual Psychology Congress on topics including the intersection of faith and psychology, the role of Registered Counsellors in South Africa, and the training of BPsych students. Her academic interests extend to systemic approaches to well-being, intergenerational responsibility, and holistic models of care.Kendall is actively involved in academic committees, curriculum development, and the professional training of Registered Counsellors. Beyond academia, she contributes to talks, podcasts, and community initiatives that promote accessible, holistic mental health care.In her role as Vice Chairperson of the RCP Division of PsySSA, Kendall is committed to strengthening advocacy for, and the understanding of, the role of the Registered Counsellor in South Africa. She is passionate about encouraging Registered Counsellors to embrace their professional identity and to recognise the vital role they play in expanding accessible, community-oriented, and impactful mental health care.
