Constitution
Download a copy of the constitution in pdf format here.
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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...
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2021 Conference Proceedings
2021 Conference Proceedings Author name, title.
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Council
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Proceedings
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,...
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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
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Biennial Conference
2022 Biennial Conference The 2022 SSAG biennial and student conference will be hosted at the University of Pretoria, Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology: Main Conference from...
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Important Links
Important Links AAG – Association of American Geographers IGU – International Geographical Union ICA – International Cartographic Association RGS – Royal Geographical Society SAGTA – The Southern
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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...
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Forms & 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.
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Constitution
Download a copy of the constitution in pdf format here.
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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...
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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...
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Student Conferences
Student Conference 2022 The 2022 SSAG student conference will be hosted at the University of Pretoria, Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology from the 15th-16th September (online mode). The conference website is scheduled to go live within the next...
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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...
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About 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...
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Past 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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SSAG Council members 2022 NAME AFFILIATION ADDRESS CONTACT PORTFOLIO Dr Richard Ballard (President) Gauteng City Region Observatory 4th Floor University Corner 11 Jorissen St Braamfontein, Johannesburg Tel: 011-7177280 Fax: 011-7177197 richard.ballard@gcro.ac.za...
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Standards Generated Body for Geography The Standards Generated Body (SGB) for Geography has finally met. After some years of negotiations with the South Africa Qualifications Authority, the SGB for Geography was gazetted (18 December) and given financial support....
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The most recent journal can be found here. Notes to contributors Please download the stylesheet document here The South African Geographical Journal considers publication
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Centenary conference and book launch
In 2016 the SSAG hosted a centenary conference at Stellenbosch University to celebrate 100 years of Geography in South Africa. The conference was attended by more than 200 delegates from across South Africa. A book detailing the origin and growth of Geography as a...
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Mr G Myburgh Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Stellenbosch University, 2012 Bronze medal winner (Best masters by research dissertation) View full gallery here. Abstract of Thesis The impact of...
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