South African Review of Sociology (SARS) publishes leading scholarship relevant to the South African sociological community and beyond, including original research articles, review papers, briefings and debates. Relevance is not defined in a narrow way and contributions on subjects of comparative or theoretical interest are welcomed. Moreover, the journal does not define 'sociological' restrictively, but as the study of society in the broader sense. Prospective guest editors may direct proposals for special issues to the editors.
SARS is the official journal of the South African Sociological Association (SASA), previously published as the South African Journal of Sociology and subsequently as Society in Transition. The journal has a vision to increase the impact and reach of South African sociology under the co-publishing arrangements with Routledge / Taylor & Francis and UNISA Press. It captures the best of sociological scholarship and is committed to incorporating the work of first-time and established authors.
All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editors, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double blind. Submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts and Instructions for Authors is available here.