Message of solidarity on the occasion of the 44th AAPAM Round Table Conference

By Kgothatso Shai, Prof. President: SAAPAM 02 December 2025, Isibayeni Lodge – Kingdom of Iswatini Distinguished delegates, receive fraternal greetings from the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM). Dr John Nakabago, President of the African Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), in the best interest of time, kindly allow me to […]

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SAAPAM Officially Recognised by SAQA as a Professional Body

9 May 2025 Dear SAAPAM Members, SAAPAM Officially Recognised by SAQA as a Professional Body We are proud to announce a historic milestone in the journey of the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM). After years of dedicated effort and consistent advocacy, SAAPAM has officially been recognised by the South African Qualifications […]

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THE SUCCESFULL G20 SEMINAR CO-HOSTED BY SAAPAM, TUT AND DPME: SOLIDARITY, EQUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Oratile Matsapola The collaboration between the Department of Planning Monitoring & Evaluation (DPME) and South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) along with Tshwane University of Technology held a two-days G20 summit at Emperors Palace from 27-28 March 2025. The seminar focused on the theme:  South African G20 presidency, Advancing partnerships for innovation […]

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Successful Conference on Sustainable Development and Data-Driven Decisions Held in Limpopo

By Oratile Matsapola Date: February 15, 2024 The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) Limpopo Chapter and the Limpopo Research Forum successfully hosted a thought-provoking conference at the Middleburg Loskop Dam Forever Resort from February 12-14, 2024. The conference brought together over 200 delegates from various academic and public institutions, including the […]

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SAAPAM WELCOMES NEW CABINET

The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) welcomes the new cabinet of the Republic of South Africa’s 7th administration. SAAPAM congratulates the newly announced National Executive and Deputy Ministers, as duly appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday. As one of the strategic partners in the Public Service, the association further welcomes […]

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SAAPAM Signs Pioneering Memorandum of Understanding with IPAA and PDEU

South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) Signs Pioneering Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Public Administration Association (IPAA) and Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) Gandhinagar, India, 25 May 2024 For Immediate Release The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) is excited to announce the signing of a landmark Memorandum of […]

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SAAPAM welcomes the passing of important Bills

Media Statement SAAPAM welcomes the passing of important Bills 28 February 2024 The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) welcomes the passing of the Public Administration Management Amendment (PAMA) and Public Service Amendment (PSA) Bills by the National Assembly yesterday. This marks a significant milestone towards building state capacity. As a professional […]

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SAAPAM TO HOST ITS 22ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MEDIA STATEMENT 19 September 2023 SAAPAM TO HOST ITS 22ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its annual Conference in collaboration with the University of South Africa and Tshwane University of Technology which will be held from 24 – 29 […]

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Reappointment of Dr John Molepo as an Executive Director of SAAPAM

REAPPOINTMENT OF DR JOHN MOLEPO AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (SAAPAM) 15 August 2023 The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. John Molepo as the Executive Director of the Association. This decision was made following […]

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SAAPAM welcomes approval of the National Implementation Framework towards the Professionalization of the Public Service by cabinet

20 October 2022 The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) welcomes the approval of the National Implementation Framework towards the Professionalization of the Public Service by cabinet. In this regard the association takes this opportunity to congratulate the ministerial task team on its completion of this important and strategic task. The framework […]

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