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SideQuests Magazine to launch in January 2026

The spirit of philosophy demands that we reflect on all aspects of life, even those that are currently considered to fall outside the scope of academic research. In keeping with this spirit, a collective of South African academic philosophers will…


22 September 2025

Postgraduate Philosophy Symposium: First call for abstracts

The 3rd SA Postgraduate Philosophy Symposium is hosted by the North-West University and provides a forum for postgraduate philosophers to present their research, exchange ideas and connect with peers.


19 February 2025

Gregory Swer: President

Gregory Swer is an Associate Professor in the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.


17 February 2025

Anné Verhoef: Treasurer

Anné Verhoef is a professor in philosophy, and director of the school of philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University.


16 February 2025

Professor Chantelle Gray: Secretary and Editor-in-Chief: SAJP

Chantelle Gray (PhD) is a Professor in the School of Philosophy at North-West University. Her interests span philosophy, critical algorithm studies, queer theory and gender studies, and anarchism.


15 February 2025

UJ Philosophy Lembede Essay Prize 2024

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Johannesburg runs an annual essay competition to award excellence in philosophical writing in any area of philosophy by postgraduate students. The prize is named after Anton Lembede, one of the most outstanding…


21 January 2025

Lindani Gobingca: Member

Lindani Gobingca is a PhD candidate and lecturer at the University of the Free State.


21 January 2025

Nathisvaran Kumarasen Govender: Member

Nathisvaran Kumarasen Govender is a PhD candidate at the University of the Free State and lecturer at the North-West University.


21 January 2025

2024 Conference

The Stellenbosch University Philosophy Department is pleased to announce that the annual conference of the Philosophical Society of Southern Africa will be held at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), in Stellenbosch next year: Wed 17 January– Fri 19 January.


27 November 2024

2021 Conference

The University of Johannesburg will host the PSSA Conference in 2021. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, it remains unclear when the next in contact conference will be possible.


27 November 2024