Taylor & Francis
This agreement commenced in 2024. It is a three-year agreement (2024-2026).
Institutions participating in this agreement have read access to nearly 2 000 journals in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and Science & Technology (S&T packages. In addition, eligible authors affiliated to subscribing institutions can publish their articles open access in all Taylor & Francis Open Select (hybrid) journals without paying article processing charges (APCs).
Participating institutions
- Agricultural Research Council
- Botswana International University of Technology
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
- Durban University of Technology
- Human Sciences Research Council
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela University
- North-West University
- Rhodes University
- Sol Plaatje University
- Stellenbosch University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Botswana
- University of Cape Town
- University of Fort Hare
- University of Johannesburg
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of Limpopo
- University of Mpumalanga
- University of Namibia
- University of Pretoria
- University of South Africa
- University of the Free State
- University of the Western Cape
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Venda
- University of Zululand
- Vaal University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
Number of included articles
There is a limit (cap) on the number of articles that can be published by authors affiliated to participating institutions. For 2026 the cap is 1 380 articles, shared across the consortium and allocated on a first come first served basis. The cap is split into two groups: 37% of the article entitlement is dedicated to publishing in UNISA and NISC journals, while 63% remains available for publishing across all other Open Select (hybrid) journals. Botswana and Namibia have their own article entitlements, for 2026 the numbers are 68 (Botswana) and 44 (Namibia).
South Africa
Opening balance 2026
Approved
Current balance
UNISA & NISC: 511
155
356
All other Open Select: 869
237
632
Opening balance 2026 (UNISA & NISC): 511
Approved: 155
Current balance: 356
Opening balance 2026 (All other Open Select): 869
Approved: 237
Current balance: 632
Botswana
Opening balance 2026
Approved
Current balance
UNISA & NISC: 25
4
21
All other Open Select: 43
6
37
Opening balance 2026 (UNISA & NISC): 25
Approved: 4
Current balance: 21
Opening balance 2026 (All other Open Select): 43
Approved: 6
Current balance: 37
NAMIBIA
Opening balance 2026
Approved
Current balance
UNISA & NISC: 16
1
15
All other Open Select: 28
3
24
Opening balance 2026 (UNISA & NISC): 16
Approved: 1
Current balance: 15
Opening balance 2026 (All other Open Select): 28
Approved: 3
Current balance: 24
Last updated 20/04/2026