The South African Family Practice (SAFP) journal is the official journal of the South African Academy of Family Physicians (SAAFP), and is aimed at all SAAFP members (including family physicians, registrars, associate members, students), working within primary care (both private and public health sectors, as well as urban and rural practice settings) within South Africa and the wider region.. View our Editorial Team.
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LATEST ARTICLES
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 27 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| A socio-ecological analysis of parents’ experiences of stillbirth in Limpopo, South Africa | |
| Lunghile Shivambo, Dumile Gumede | |
| 16 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Anaemia in pregnancy: A survey of prevalence and associated factors in Vhembe District, South Africa | |
| Mulimisi Ramavhuya, Robert Mash | |
| 10 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Use of physical activity by occupational therapists and speech-language therapists in KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Onika Makaula, Ntandoyenkosi L. Msomi, Andrew J. Ross | |
| 30 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| COVID-19 impact on blood donation and blood product use in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality | |
| Karishma Naicker, Divya Ranchod, Kenny Msiza, Itumeleng Mosebetsane, Motshidisi Thulo, Nkosazana Mabunda, Sbongile Nyembe, Thandiswa Mpambani, Claire L. Barrett | |
| 23 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| The association between serum magnesium levels and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy | |
| Naeera Abdul, Vinogrin Dorsamy, Chauntelle Bagwandeen | |
| 20 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Drivers of COVID-19 infections: Perspectives of managers in the Gauteng Department of Health, South Africa | |
| Cyril B. Fonka, Zainonisa Petersen, Nicola Christofides | |
| 20 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Strategies for positive leadership attitude among operational managers post-COVID-19 at primary health care clinics in the City of Johannesburg | |
| Neo Khakhau, Elizabeth M. Nkosi, Sanele E. Nene | |
| 16 September 2025 | |
Letter to the Editor: Rebuttal |
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| Rebuttal to: ‘Gender affirming healthcare’ is not what the family physician needs to know | |
| Elma de Vries, Madeleine Muller, Anastacia Tomson, Chris McLachlan | |
| 05 September 2025 | |
From the President Desk |
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| From the President’s desk: Part 3, 2025 | |
| Tasleem Ras | |
| 31 August 2025 |
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Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Notification: Thank You, Volume 67 Reviewers! |
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| We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 67 of South African Family Practice. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-28 | More... |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 | |
Notification: Editor's Choice 2025: Most Viewed Article |
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The original research article titled ‘Tobacco use and readiness to treat tobacco users among primary healthcare professionals in Soweto’ published in the South African Family Practice (SAFP) during 2021 - 2024, has recorded the highest number of views* over the four-year period, 2021–2024.
Authors: Ann N. Alagidede and Olufemi B. Omole *View statistics were retrieved from the journal platform on 22 July 2025. |
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| Posted: 2025-07-22 | |
Notification: Editor's Choice 2025: Most Cited Article |
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The original research article titled ‘Applying empathic communication skills in clinical practice: Medical students’ experiences’ published in the South African Family Practice (SAFP) during 2021 – 2024, has been identified as the most cited* article for the four-year period 2021–2024. Authors: Elize Archer and Ilse S. Meyer *Citation data was retrieved from Crossref on 22 July 2025. |
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| Posted: 2025-07-22 |
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