A HISTORY OF ETHICAL CODES IN SOUTH-AFRICAN PSYCHOLOGY - AN INSIDERS VIEW

The purpose of this article is to present a developmental history of f ormal professional ethics in psychology in South Africa. Particular em phasis is placed on the relationship between legislation governing the registration of psychologists and professional ethics. Current and fu ture trends emphasising the need to transform professional structures in keeping with the democratic ethos of post-apartheid South Africa ar e also discussed.