The Society of South African Geographers (NPO 222-089) main objective is to advance the research and educational activities of all South African Geographers by:
- collectively representing the interests of South African Geographers regionally, nationally and internationally
- encouraging and supporting high quality research and teaching in Geography
- providing a national geographic information resource for Geographers and interested groups
- stimulating awareness of geographic and environmental matters through academic collaboration with other intellectual communities and accountable interaction with the public at large.
- publishing and effectively disseminating scholarly research results in The South African Geographical Journal and other occasional publications,
- through the organization of prestige lectures,
- by encouraging regional and special interest group activities,
- by organising a biennial conference, and
- by performing other services such as representing Geographers on various official Department of Education subject groups.
Newsletter and Journal
Newsletter
Newsletter 2024 - 2025 Newsletter The annual newsletter with all the news of Geography Departments at South African universities is now available for download here. 2023 - 2024 Newsletter The annual newsletter with all the news of Geography Departments at South...
Constitution
Download a copy of the constitution in pdf format here.
The Society of South African Geographers
The Society of South African Geographers was founded in 1994 when the (then) Society for Geography and the South African Geographical Society joined together.
Background & History
The Society of South African Geographers was founded in 1994 when the Society for Geography and South African Geographical Society joined together. The union of South Africa's two Geographical Societies was an historic event. The merger initiative started in earnest...
Conferences
Student Conference 2025
We are delighted to announce the upcoming 2025 Society of South African Geographers Student Conference, set to take place at the University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Campus, from September 3rd to 5th, 2025.
Registration on-hold
Registration on hold
Please note that registration for the SSAG conference has been temporarily put on hold. We will communicate through our regular channels to inform you once registration reopens, which should be within the next few weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience caused
Education
Geography Olympiad in Poland 2004
South African schools team attends the International Geography Olympiad in Poland 2004 A team of South African school learners were given an opportunity of a lifetime to attend the 5th International Geography...
About the venue
The Snowflake The Snowflake Venue in Potchefstroom has a fascinating history that dates back to 1921 when it was originally a steam mill owned by William Hinchcliff Horsfall. It was the first industrial operation in Potchefstroom and stood as the town's tallest...
South African National Geography Olympiad (SANGO)
The South African National Geography Olympiad (SANGO) - 2021 The 2021 South African National Geography Olympiad (SANGO) Round One (MCQs) took place on 18th of May 2021 and Round Two (written task) was held on the 23rd of June 2021. SANGO is thrilled to announce that...
Contact details of Geography Departments at South African Universities
Department Contact details University of Cape Town Environmental and Geographical Science http://www.egs.uct.ac.za/ University of Limpopo School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: Geography and Environmental Studies...
E-mail: britss@ufs.ac.za
Tel: +27(0)51 4012184
Fax: +27(0)51-4013816
PO Box 339
Bloemfontein
9300
South Africa
E-mail: britss@ufs.ac.za
Tel: +27(0)51 4012184
Fax: +27(0)51-4013816
PO Box 339
Bloemfontein
9300
South Africa