SAGTA

A Network for the Professional Growth of Geography Teachers in Southern Africa

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SAGTA was well represented in Shanghai at the IGU-CGE Shanghai Symposium 2026 by Dr Thoko Mahlangu (WSoE); Prof. Sadhana Manik (UKZN); Prof Clinton van der Merwe (UP); and Mrs Minu Khosla Ahuja (Stadio Higher Education).

Renew your 2026 SAGTA membership, pay directly online:

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Courses:

Map Skills & Techniques for Social Science Educators


📅 Thursday 25 June, 13:00- 17:00 | 🌍 Sandton Gauteng

An invoice will be sent to you once this form has been submitted

Contact Amanda Louw at [email protected]

Please note full payment of R875 is required before Fri 15 May 2026

Booking form: Map Skills for SS Course

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If you missed our webinars this year, here is the list:

Teacher Support

Contact - Help@SAGTA with any website, Map Downloader, Geomentor and general queries not related to membership.
Contact - Secretary@SAGTA with any membership and payment queries.
Please check your spam folder for possible emails from [email protected] and [email protected] as these emails are sometimes blocked by school email filters.

Webinars

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Topo Map & OPM Downloader

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How the downloader works:

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How to apply for Annual SAGTA membership




Printable Form


Online Form

Annual membership pricing


Individual Retired teachers Student teachers Corporate Institutional Membership
R600 R300 R300 R2 560
We accept EFT, read more by clicking on either the printable form or the online form above.

Benefits of membership

  • Unlimited access to the topographic and orthophoto map downloader.
  • Access to Prep Share: lesson preparation, digital presentations, assessment tasks, and examinations.
  • Opportunities for upskilling through webinars, workshops, and accredited courses.
  • Subscription to the annual SAGTA e-journal, JoGEA.
  • Networking opportunities within the local geography community.
  • Participation in biennial academic and field trip conferences.
  • Funding opportunities to attend international conferences.
  • Support for student teachers and learners through programs like the Geolympiad.
  • Membership includes access to the American Association of Geographers (AAG).
  • Promotion of GeoSpatial Technologies for classroom use.

SAGTA GOALS

  • Encourage continued professional growth and support of existing Geography Teachers in Southern Africa.
  • Build up the importance of Geography as a globally relevant subject within schools.
  • Improve the stature of the role of secondary geography in relation to the study options available at tertiary level.
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IGSG Joint Declaration PDF

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