Our Esteemed Editorial Advisory Board

At Scientia Militaria: South African Journal of Military Studies, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence and integrity. Central to this mission is our collaboration with distinguished scholars who bring their expertise, insights, and professional networks to serve on our Editorial Advisory Board.

A Revitalised Editorial Advisory Board (2025–2027)

In line with our commitment to maintaining excellence in military studies, the Editorial Advisory Board serves a three-year term. The latest term, commencing in January 2025 and concluding in December 2027, welcomes a revitalised board comprising 15 esteemed academics from South Africa, Africa, and across the globe, including representation from Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. Notably, 12 of these members are newly appointed, offering fresh perspectives and expertise to advance the journal’s mission of publishing high-quality research.

Recognising Past Contributions

We express our heartfelt gratitude to the members of the previous Editorial Advisory Board for their invaluable service and contributions. Their dedication, scholarship, and support were instrumental in the journal’s growth and success, and their legacy continues to inspire our work.

The Role of the Editorial Advisory Board

The members of the Editorial Advisory Board play a pivotal role in the success of Scientia Militaria. Their responsibilities include:

• Reviewing submissions to uphold the journal’s rigorous academic and ethical standards.
• Providing strategic guidance to shape the journal’s direction and priorities.
• Promoting the journal within the global academic community.
• Attracting quality contributions through their professional networks.
• Advising on editorial decisions to maintain excellence in published research.

Members of the Editorial Advisory Board (2025–2027)

• Prof Sandy Africa – University of Pretoria
• Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast – Nelson Mandela University
• Prof Gwenaël Guyon – Académie Militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan
• Prof Lindy Heinecken – Stellenbosch University
• Prof Cheryl Hendricks – University of South Africa
• Prof David Last – Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston
• Dr Bafumiki Mocheregwa – University of Southern Mississippi
• Prof Theo Neethling – University of the Free State
• Prof Lisa Otto – University of Johannesburg
• Dr Mark Read – USMA Westpoint
• Prof Thula Simpson – University of Pretoria
• Prof Hennie Smit – University of South Africa
• Prof Timothy Stapleton – University of Calgary
• Prof Francois Vreÿ – Stellenbosch University
• Prof Marco Wyss – Lancaster University

We look forward to the contributions of this revitalised board as they guide Scientia Militaria into its next phase of excellence and innovation in military studies.