Vol 73, No 1 (2026)

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Opinion Paper
Promoting awareness of open access publishing in speech-language therapy and audiology: Lessons from multilingual language assessment research Juan Bornman, Mellissa Bortz, Anita Edwards, Brenda Louw, Jeannie van der Linde	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1150 \| 31 March 2026

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South African speech-language therapists’ perceived competencies and use of Makaton Chriséle Mc Geer, Carmen Milton, Carlien Vorster, Marien Graham	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1154 \| 25 February 2026

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Impact of hearing aid usage on the quality of life of the older adult in KwaZulu-Natal Zahra Mansoor, Xoliswe Mchunu, Nkos’Kwanele Mthembu, Simangaliso B. Ngwenya, Thabile Thwala, Jessica Paken	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1134 \| 28 February 2026

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Decolonising audiology education: Epistemic barriers and opportunities for Black African students Musa Makhoba, Sarasvathie Reddy, Mershen Pillay	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1152 \| 08 April 2026

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Noise exposure burden and hearing protection compliance among Saudi military personnel: A cross-sectional study Ahmad A. Alanazi, AlHanouf N. Alhathal, Abrar M. Almutairi, Nada S. Alrawdhan, Maryam A. Alrashied	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1170 \| 09 April 2026

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Communication experiences of deaf and hearing-impaired competitive swimmers and their coaches in South Africa Dhanashree Pillay, Caitlin Lewington	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1142 \| 22 April 2026

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Newborn and infant hearing screening outcomes at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa Silva Kuschke, Cheri van Zyl, Mmakgotso Mokete, Lebogang Ramma	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1168 \| 19 May 2026

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Exploring the professional quality of life of South African audiologists Senamile G. Ntuli, Ben Sebothoma, Nabeelah Nagdee, Nicky Israel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| ONLINE APP. 2 \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1144 \| 26 May 2026

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Voices from the classroom: Teachers’ perspectives on collaboration with speech-language therapists in learners with special educational needs schools Haseena Mahomed Joosub, Marguerite De Jongh, Rahab Mothapo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1169 \| 28 May 2026

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South African undergraduate students’ perceptions of clinical supervision in speech-language therapy Avuzwa Makiva, Anathi Phandle, Nosipho Maphanga, Bongiswa Vukethwele, Dharshini Naidoo, Samantha Bassingthwaighte	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 PDF \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1146 \| 30 May 2026

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Status and gaps in newborn hearing screening in South Africa: A cross-sectoral review Karin Joubert, Duoné Swart	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1165 \| 30 May 2026

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Inclusive instructional communication in higher education: A comparative policy analysis of South Africa and Malawi Ben de Souza	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1185 \| 21 July 2026

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Hearing screening outcomes and otoscopic findings among primary school children in Southwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study Gugsa N. Germossa, Linn S. Mork, Ebissa B. Kebede, Konstantinos Antypas, Kora Tushune, Tron V. Tronstad, Arne H. Eide, Vinay S. Nagaraj, Tone Øderud	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1175 \| 22 July 2026

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Management pathways and outcomes of children with hearing loss identified through newborn and infant hearing screening at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa Silva Kuschke, Chéri van Zyl, Mmakgotso Mokete, Lebogang Ramma	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1187 \| 31 July 2026

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Addendum: Reliability of nurse-administered infant hearing screening using otoacoustic emissions Mukovhe Phanguphangu, Andrew J. Ross	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Communication Disorders \| Vol 73, No 1 \| a1177 \| 15 April 2026

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