The Annual Conference of the Southern African Computer Lecturers' Association (SACLA 2025) is set to take place at the Tuscan Rose in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Organized by the University of the Free State, this conference marks the 54th annual gathering of the SACLA, a formal association dedicated to the education, lecturing, and teaching of Computer Science (CS), Information Systems (IS), and related Information Technology (IT) subjects across Southern Africa. The event will serve as a vital forum for the exchange of original research and practical experiences in the fields of CS, IS, IT, and other related disciplines. Participants from various countries are invited to contribute to the conference by submitting full papers, research-in-progress papers, and panel proposals that address relevant topics and challenges in education and teaching practices.