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.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Patients’ views of the healthcare services during power outages in Pretoria Primary Healthcare  
Thando T. Mnisi, Tombo Bongongo, Adeline M. Nkoane
21 January 2026

Brief Report

 
Exploring options for family medicine subspecialisation in South Africa: A proposed way forward following a national workshop  
Mergan Naidoo, Klaus von Pressentin, Madeleine Muller, Olufemi Omole, Kimera T. Suthiram, Laurel Baldwin-Ragaven
20 December 2025

Original Research

 
The impact of the framing effect on performance in a simulated emergency anaesthetic scenario in medical officers: A prospective, randomised, double-blinded study  
Guido Ferreira, David G. Bishop, Pragasan D. Gopalan
12 December 2025

Original Research

 
Knowledge and perceptions of mental health care users on decriminalisation of cannabis at Weskoppies, a tertiary psychiatric hospital in Gauteng, South Africa  
Botshelo P. Montoedi, Amanda U. Sibanyoni, Tshepiso D. Moeketsi, Cheryl Tosh
11 December 2025

Original Research

 
Opinions and experiences of tertiary-level mental health providers regarding the down-referral of patients: A qualitative study  
Nomthandazo S. Tjiana, Maseqhala P. Nkondo-Ndaba, Pierre Joubert
11 December 2025

Original Research

 
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

Original Research

 
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

Original Research

 
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

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
19 November 2025

Original Research

 
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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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notification: Insights from JCMSA’s Leadership

 
An interview with Editor-in-Chief Professor Soraya Seedat and Deputy Editor Professor Clint Hendrikse of the Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (JCMSA), explores the journey to PubMed Central inclusion, its significance for African medical and dental research, and the journal’s plans for the future. Read the interview.  
Posted: 2026-01-14

Notification: Thank You to Our Volume 3 Reviewers!

 
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

 

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.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
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
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