The South African Family Practice journal 2026 Special Collection: We invite you to submit

AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the South African Family Practice (SAFP) journal’s 2026 special collection that will be published in the open-access scholarly journal. Submit your latest research for consideration, contribute to the open-access content available to everyone, and share your expertise with a wider audience.

Timeline:

• Submissions open: 01 June 2025
• Submission deadline: 30 November 2025
• Review process: Mid-October to end November 2025
• Expected publication date: March 2026

SAFP Journal at 45: Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future

Reflecting on the past 45 years of the SAFP Journal is crucial for recognizing the progress and challenges in family medicine and primary health care. This reflection helps identify successful strategies and areas needing improvement. The value-add lies in guiding future research, policy-making, and clinical practices. By learning from past experiences, the journal can better address current health issues and anticipate future needs, ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to communities.

Recommended topics:

We encourage authors to submit any of the following types of articles: Scientific Letters, Open Forums, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor that:

• Reflect on significant advancements and milestones in family medicine over the past 45 years.
• Address current challenges and innovations in primary health care.
• Propose future directions and strategies for improving family medicine practice and education.
• Highlight the role of family physicians in promoting health equity and addressing social determinants of health.

Manuscript information:

The author guidelines include information about the types of articles received for publication and preparing a manuscript for submission. Read the full submissions guidelines.

Submission procedure:

When submitting your article to the South African Family Practice, choose ‘SAFP Journal at 45’ as the article type. You can access the submission portal on the journal’s website after logging in with your personal credentials. For further information on the submission process, visit the journal procedure page.

All submissions will undergo an anonymous review process to guarantee high scientific quality and relevance to the subject. The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection based on the feedback from the reviewers.

We will be happy to provide you with any assistance during the submission and application process. Kindly enquire at submissions@safpj.co.za.

All submissions and inquiries should be directed to the attention of the guest editors:

• Prof Klaus von Pressentin, University of Cape Town, editor@safpj.co.za
• Prof Indiran Govender, Walter Sisulu University, indiran.govender@gmail.com
• Dr Ramprakash Kaswa, Walter Sisulu University, rp.kaswa@gmail.com
• Dr Arun Nair, University of the Free State, arunamoi@gmail.com
• Dr Mareike Rabe, Vita Oncology Cape Gate and Bellville, mareikerabe@gmail.com

We would be honoured to receive a positive reply from you and look forward to receiving your article.