ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa seeks to facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among healthcare professionals and researchers across different specialities and fields. The journal prioritises contributions, particularly emphasising the Southern African and African context while welcoming contributions from other regions. The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa promotes human rights, social justice, and non-discrimination in medicine, dentistry, and healthcare. View our Editorial Team.
The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa seeks to facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among healthcare professionals and researchers across different specialities and fields. The journal prioritises contributions, particularly emphasising the Southern African and African context while welcoming contributions from other regions. The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa promotes human rights, social justice, and non-discrimination in medicine, dentistry, and healthcare. View our Editorial Team.
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LATEST ARTICLES
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| Retrospective review of traumatic bladder injuries in a trauma unit in Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Shumani Makhadi, Camilla Ngobeni, Jessica Gerber, Micaela Colaco, Alisha Govender, Beauty Mahomane, Ann Varughese, Jabulani Lubisi, Ahmed Adam, Maeyane S. Moeng | |
| 03 December 2025 | |
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| Feasibility of automated artificial intelligence screening for diabetic retinopathy in a resource-limited setting | |
| Margaretha M. Roux, James C. Rice, Jonel Steffen | |
| 28 November 2025 | |
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| Peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer oedema in acute methanol-induced optic neuropathy | |
| Francois I. Maritz, Junet van der Merwe, Jonel Steffen | |
| 25 November 2025 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 19 November 2025 | |
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| Group exercise and cognition in the elderly residing in eThekwini aged care facilities | |
| Nirvan Hariparsad, Farhanah Paruk, Johan van Heerden, Serela S. Ramklass | |
| 14 November 2025 | |
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| Bone destruction and radiologic features in surgically treated human immunodeficiency virus-negative and -positive patients with tuberculosis of the spine | |
| Mthunzi Ngcelwane, Maleho Maku, Farhana Suleman, Nkosana Motsitsi, Edmund Thwala, Lonwabo Nxiweni, Lusanda Bomela, Aftab Younus, Sepelong Mabusha, Joseph Sibanyoni, Steve Olorunju | |
| 11 November 2025 | |
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| Psychotropic prescribing patterns during pregnancy in two South African mental health clinics | |
| Catherine Farmer, Elsa du Toit, Ulla Botha, Dana Niehaus, Liezl Koen | |
| 17 October 2025 | |
Editorial |
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| More than semantics: Language, power, and epistemic justice in South African scholarship | |
| Clint Hendrikse | |
| 29 September 2025 | |
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| Anaesthetists’ knowledge and awareness of diathermy use in a department of anaesthesiology | |
| Harrilene Apleni, Juan Scribante, Helen Perrie, Zainub Jooma | |
| 24 September 2025 | |
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| Medical practitioners’ confidence in performing paediatric critical procedures in the emergency department | |
| Shivanthra Ramdass, Matthew Zoghby, Nicholas Dufourq | |
| 19 September 2025 |
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| The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026. | |
| Posted: 2025-12-01 | |
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The open-access Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (JCMSA) was recently included in PubMed Central. View the journal’s entry here. This recognition is evidence of the journal’s quality and its dedication to furthering rigorous scholarly research. |
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| Posted: 2025-10-07 | |
Notification: Thank You to Our Volume 3 Reviewers! |
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| We extend a huge thank you to all the reviewers who lent their time and expertise to Volume 3 of Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. Your feedback has been crucial to our mission of publishing high-quality research. We couldn’t have done it without you! 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: 2025-11-19 | More... |
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 | |
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: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible| More Announcements... |
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