South African Journal of Geology Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa
The South African Journal of Geology has a publication record spanning over a century, with more than 120 volumes of geological articles (inclusive of the Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa). The most recent volumes (2000—) are at GeoScienceWorld, starting from Volume 103. Volumes 1 to 102 (1896 to 1999) of the journal are archived at Sabinet.
The latest articles (including early publications as ahead-of-print articles): the South African Journal of Geology back to March of 2000 (Volume 103, Number 1)
Browse issues: S. Afr. J. Geol. 2000—
Ahead-of-print: S. Afr. J. Geol. Early Publication
This collection is subscription based yet open access articles are also published (“hybrid open access”). Curated as the Millennium+ Collection of the South African Journal of Geology.
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Version-of-record – South African Journal of Geology (ISSN 1012-0750, eISSN 1996-8590)
Articles predating the year 2000: the South African Journal of Geology (Volumes 90–102) and the Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa (Volumes 1–89)
Browse issues: S. Afr. J. Geol. 1987 – 1999, Trans. Geol. Soc. S. Afr. 1896 – 1986, Proc. Geol. Soc. S. Afr. 1903 – 1970
Included in this collection are the South African Journal of Geology (1987–1999), the Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa (1896–1986), and the Proceedings of the Geological Society of South Africa (1903–1970). Designated as the Richard & Morris Viljoen Heritage Collection and “gratis open access” in the African Journal Archive.
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Version-of-record – Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa (ISSN 0372-0667), Proceedings of the Geological Society of South Africa (ISSN 0369-9439)
A freely accessible supplementary data repository provides for additional relevant data that expand specific articles published in S. Afr. J. Geol., beginning with volume 103 (2000). Supplemental Data
S. Afr. J. Geol. is indexed and abstracted in: Science Citation Index Expanded | Current Contents Physical, Chemical & Earth Sciences | Essential Science Indicators | Zoological Record | Scopus | GEOBASE | Chemical Abstracts | GeoRef | Environment Index | Academic Search (EBSCO) Information for Authors
Except for articles licensed under libre open access, copyright is vested in the Geological Society of South Africa and all rights are reserved. Contact one of the Editors for information regarding “fair use” and “special” permissions to reuse content published in S. Afr. J. Geol.
The South African Journal of Geology is the principal publication of the Geological Society of South Africa; Volume 1, Number 1 having first appeared in March of 1896. From the earliest beginnings, to Volume 89, Part 3 of 1986, the journal was known as the Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa (colloquially as “Transactions”). Incorporated into the volumes up to and including Volume 73 of 1970 were the Proceedings of the Geological Society of South Africa.
Historical Timeline: S. Afr. J. Geol.
The name was changed to the South African Journal of Geology in March of 1987, as a condition for the offer of South African financial support received from the Bureau of Scientific Publications and the Department of National Education for the production of the journal. Despite the name change, GSSA retained continuity of the volume numbers, and the first issue of the renamed journal appeared as Volume 90, Number 1. In addition, the journal continued its link with the past by including the statement Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa on the cover and title page of each issue published thereafter. The subtitle of the South African Journal of Geology is considered to be Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa.
A number of Annexures to the Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa were published from time to time. These include the A. L. du Toit Memorial Lectures and other commemorative and scientific works, such as: The Pioneers in South African Geology and their Work by A. W. Rogers, published in 1937; and New Observations on the Ores of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and their Genetic Significance by Paul Ramdohr, published in 1958. Beginning with Volume 86 of 1983, the A. L. du Toit Memorial Lectures have been included in the journal (whenever corresponding articles have been submitted by the Lecturers).
The South African Journal of Geology in 2002 started publishing electronically. This, after GSSA accepted an invitation to become a member of GeoScienceWorld; a then inaugural online publishing collaborative founded by a consortium of not-for-profit geoscience organisations. Commencing with Volume 103 (March of 2000), S. Afr. J. Geol. began online publication at GeoScienceWorld as the version-of-record. “Hybrid open access” was adopted in 2014, and S. Afr. J. Geol. moved from periodical to continuous publication in 2018. Content layout and quarterly printing of S. Afr. J. Geol. take place in South Africa.
Scientific Editor
Prof. Marlina Elburg
Department of Geology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
Managing Editor
Dr. George Henry
Department of Geology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
Technical Editor
Michael W. Knoper
Geological Society of S. Africa
Mandela Mining Precinct
Johannesburg, South Africa
To serve until the end of 2020
- G. Bellefleur
- Geological Survey of Canada
- E. Bordy
- University of Cape Town, South Africa
- M. Dippenaar
- University of Pretoria, South Africa
- M. Doucouré
- Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
- C. Heubeck
- Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
- S. Prevec
- Rhodes University, South Africa
- M.J. de Wit
- Majimba Geoconsulting, Kleinmond, South Africa
To serve until the end of 2021
- T. Andersen
- University of Oslo, Norway
- J. Carranza
- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- J. Lehmann
- University of Johannesburg, South Africa
- S. Master
- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
- C. Penn-Clarke
- SACS, Council for Geoscience, South Africa
- R. Prevec
- Albany Museum, Makhanda, South Africa
- L. Robb
- University of Oxford, United Kingdom
The full-text content of the South African Journal of Geology is a benefit of membership in the Geological Society of South Africa.
Members are granted full-text access to S. Afr. J. Geol. on GeoScienceWorld’s responsive split screen display. For those preferring physical copy, each issue is available in print format as a GSSA membership option. How to join GSSA
Non-members of GSSA are welcome to subscribe to South African Journal of Geology by remitting the annual subscription rate.
To subscribe, please contact GSSA’s office for further instructions. Contact GSSA
- Non-member subscriptions to S. Afr. J. Geol.:
- Physical copy (print)
- 2020 annual subscription rate = ZAR2180
Delivery charges are extra and might necessitate use of a private courier for overland mailing. Collection at GSSA’s office by arrangement. - Soft copy (digital)
- 2020 annual subscription rate = ZAR2180
Delivery over the internet or on media via overland mail. Delivery charges are extra for overland mailing. Collection at GSSA’s office by arrangement. This option is for individuals. - Online copy (digital)
- 2020 annual subscription rate = ZAR7155
Requires IP authentication to an online repository not GeoScienceWorld. This option is for institutions and libraries.
Overland delivery via SAPO domestic post might be unreliable with delayed or undelivered physical copy
