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The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is a national professional association representing Psychology professionals. PsySSA advances South African psychology as a science and profession of global stature and promotes psychological praxis as relevant, proactive and responsive to societal needs and well-being.
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As technology accelerates and human needs become increasingly complex, psychology stands at a defining moment. Congress 2026 brings together the voices, ideas, and innovations that will shape the future of care.
Building TowardsCongress 2026
Psychology is Changing. Join the Conversation.
The 30th Annual South African Psychology Congress brings together psychologists, researchers, educators, students, managers, and policymakers from across South Africa and beyond to explore the future of psychological science and practice.
Under the theme Psychology in Transition: Humanity, Technology, and the Future of Care, Congress 2026 will examine how the profession is responding to rapid social change, evolving service demands, technological innovation, and new opportunities for psychological care.
Over three days, delegates will engage with more than 380 presentations across seven congress streams, covering mental health, education, community wellbeing, assessment, professional practice, African psychology, and emerging technologies shaping the future of care.
Whether your interest lies in clinical practice, education, research, leadership, community interventions, assessment, ethics, or artificial intelligence, Congress 2026 offers opportunities to learn, connect, challenge assumptions, and explore what comes next for psychology.
13–15 October 2026
Emperors Palace, JohannesburgJoin colleagues from across the profession as we reflect on where psychology is today and where it is headed next.
Humanity. Technology. Future of Care.
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South AfricanJournalof Psychology
The South African Journal of Psychology publishes peer-reviewed contributions in English from all fields of psychology. Whilst the emphasis is on empirical research, the journal also accepts theoretical and methodological papers, review articles, short communications, book reviews, and letters commenting on articles published in the journal.
Impact Factor
The SAJP’s most recent Impact Factor: 1.9
Editor in Chief
Floretta Boonzaier, Professor, University Of Cape Town
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SAJPAims & Scope
The South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP) is the official journal of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA). The SAJP publishes peer-reviewed contributions in English from all fields of psychology. Whilst the emphasis is on empirical research, the journal also accepts theoretical and methodological papers, review articles, book reviews, and short commentaries, including commentaries on articles published in the journal. Priority is given to articles relevant to Africa and the psychological issues pertinent to this context.
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