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:
The society achieves these objectives by:
- Publishing and effectively disseminating scholarly research results in The South African Geographical Journal and other occasional publications,
- Through the organisation 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.
- 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
Constitution
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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 in 1992, when the two societies agreed to test the feasibility of unification. The process was long and complex, with key behind-the-scenes contributions by many colleagues. They are too many to name here, but they deserve our sincere thanks.
Finally tying the knot was of course the most satisfying achievement, but another occasion will remain imprinted in the memories of many of those involved in the merger. This was the special plenary session at the Port Elizabeth Geographical Conference of 1991, where delegates not only approved the merger, but also demonstrated a unity of purpose that is perhaps unprecedented in South African Geography. Although the Society is aware that the vision of a vigorous, representative and bridge-building geographical association is not yet realised, that vision remains more than ever appropriate in contemporary South African society and we shall continues to strive to achieve it.
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