南部非洲语言学和应用语言研究出版关于广泛的语言学主题的文章，并作为研究南部非洲所有语言，包括英语和南非荷兰语的论坛。欢迎在语言学的任何核心领域作出原创贡献，包括理论领域(如语法、音位学、语义学)和应用领域(如社会语言学主题、语言教学、语言政策)。也欢迎评论文章、简短的研究报告和书评。除英语外，其他语言的文章都附有扩展的英语摘要。
Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies publishes articles on a wide range of linguistic topics and acts as a forum for research into ALL the languages of southern Africa, including English and Afrikaans. Original contributions are welcomed on any of the core areas of linguistics, both theoretical (e.g. syntax, phonology, semantics) and applied (e.g. sociolinguistic topics, language teaching, language policy). Review articles, short research reports and book reviews are also welcomed. Articles in languages other than English are accompanied by an extended English summary.