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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.