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If the first authors of multiple references share the same surname but have different initials, include the first authors’ initials in all in-text citations, even if the year of publication differs. Initials help avoid confusion within the text and help readers locate the correct entry in the reference list.

(J. M. Taylor & Neimeyer, 2015; T. Taylor, 2014)

If the first authors of multiple references share the same surname and the same initials, cite the works in the standard author–date format.

If multiple authors within a single reference share the same surname, the initials are not needed in the in-text citation; cite the work in the standard author–date format.

(Du Toit & Du Toit, 2024)

In-text
Two authors:

Green and White (2017:17) argue that…

… (Green & White, 2017:17).

Three or more authors

Green, White and Black (2017:17) argue that…

… (Green, White & Black,  2017:17).

Reference list

Green, P. & White, A. L. (2017). Reference styles. Johannesburg: School Publications.
 

Green, P., White, A. L. & Black, C. (2017). Reference styles. Johannesburg:

School Publications.

Note: When citing three authors the first time, all names are cited. Thereafter, refer to first author’s name and et al. (meaning: and others).  E.g. Green et al. (2017:17) argue that… 

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