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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Proceedings
Click on the links below to download membership application or renewal forms: SSAG membership form 2019 SSAG membership renewal form...
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SSAG 2018 – Biennial Conference
The 2018 biennial conference was hosted by the UFS from 1-7 October 2018. Click here to download the conference proceedings. [gallery...
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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.
read moreSouth African National Geography Olympiad (SANGO)
Please email sa.geog.olympiad@gmail.com to express interest in participating in the SANGO. The South African National Geography Olympiad (SANGO) - 2019 The South African National Geography Olympiad (SANGO) – 2019 SANGO - Call for Multiple Choice Questions...
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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 2018 [gallery...
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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 Prof G Visser 2007-2009 Dr UJ Fairhurst 1997-99 Prof C Seethal 2009-2011 Prof R Fox 2000-2002 Prof S Oldfield 2011-June 2014 Prof M Meadows...
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Council Members and Portfolios
SSAG Council members November 2018 NAME AFFILIATION ADDRESS CONTACT PORTFOLIO Prof Tracey McKay UNISA Florida campus, Department of Environmental Sciences P/Bag X6, Florida, 1710 011-6709461 mckaytjm@unisa.ac.za President Education Prof Luke Sandham North West...
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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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SSAG 2016 – 100 Year Celebrations
Geography poster 2016 Call for abstracts SSAG 2016 Conference Registration & payment...
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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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