Constitution
Download a copy of the constitution in pdf format here.
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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...
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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...
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Registration for the student conference will open after the extended abstract submission deadline.
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Request an invoice To request an invoice, download the PDF form and complete the required fields (see detail below). Once you have filled out and signed the form, please email it to Sonja De Beer at ssagjourev@gmail.com. An invoice will then be generated and sent to...
read moreAbout 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...
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2024 SSAG Conference Accommodation Options The academic conference will be hosted at the historic Snowflake building in Potchefstroom (2 Kock Street). Originally a Steam Mill, this venue and its adjacent spaces have been repurposed for hire while still retaining the...
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– 2024 Biennial Conference – ____________________________________________ Payment links Academic Conference - In-person attendance - presenters must attend in person (current, paid-up SSAG members): R3200 Academic Conference - In-person attendance - presenters must...
read more2021 Conference Proceedings
2021 SSAG-SAAG Conference Proceedings Complete proceedings including: Foreword, themes, peer review process, papers and author index. Information required for subsidy purposes is contained in the...
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Council
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Proceeding of the Biennial Conference of the SSAG, Rhodes University, 2021. Proceedings of the Biennial Conference of the SSAG in Bloemfontein, 2018 Proceedings of the Biennial Conference of the SSAG in Stellenbosch,...
read moreMembership forms
https://www.ssag.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SSAG-membership-renewal-form-2022.pdfClick on the links below to download membership application or renewal forms: SSAG membership form 2022
read moreBiennial Conference
2024 Biennial Conference The 2024 Biennial Conference of the SSAG washeld at North-West University Potchefstroom campus. The academic conference ran from 16th-18th September, followed by the students’ conference from 19th-20th September 2024. The theme of the...
read moreImportant Links
Important Links AAG – Association of American Geographers IGU – International Geographical Union ICA – International Cartographic Association RGS – Royal Geographical Society SAGTA – The Southern
read moreContact 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...
read moreForms & Other Downloads
Forms & Other Downloads ,Download the application form for 2018 here. (Please note: Closing date for registrations 28 February 2018) Download the renewal form for 2018 membership here.
read moreConstitution
Download a copy of the constitution in pdf format here.
read moreSouth 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...
read moreContact 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...
read moreStudent Conferences
Student Conference 2024 Conference page Student Conference 2023 Calling all Geography Postgraduates! Come and tell us what you are doing and listen and learn from others! The SSAG 2023 Student Conference will be hosted by the Department of Geography at the Qwaqwa...
read moreBackground & 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...
read moreAbout the SSAG
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 (see History). THE MERGER The union of South Africa's two...
read morePast Office Bearers
Society of South African Geographers: Presidents 1995-present President Date President Date Prof IJ van der Merwe 1995-97 Dr UJ Fairhurst 1997-99 Prof R Fox 2000-2002 Prof M Meadows 2002-2005 Prof B Maharaj 2005-2007 Prof G Visser 2007-2009 Prof C Seethal 2009- June...
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