In picture from left to right: The Deputy Dean (Programmes) Sin Xin Ping, The Dean Chandler Academy of Governance Ho Wei Jiang, The Center Manager Nathan Ong and the Executive Director of SAAPAM Prof John Molepo

Exploring partnership opportunities with CIG

By: Oratile Matsapola 16 June 2025 The South African Association for Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) recently had a meeting with the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) in Menlyn. The meeting explored potential partnership opportunities between the two organizations, with a focus on signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and providing training for SAAPAM members. […]

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In picture: From left to right “CEO of PSETA Bontle Lerumo, Executive Director of SAAPAM John Molepo and The CEO of IRMSA Yvonne Mothibi”

SAAPAM and IRMSA Explore Collaboration on Risk Management Training

BY: Oratile Matsapola The South African Association for Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) and the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) have taken a significant step towards collaboration. The Executive Director of SAAPAM John Molepo recently met with the CEO of IRMSA Yvonne Mothibi at their offices in Sandton, facilitated by Bontle Lerumo the […]

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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 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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Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka honoured by SAAPAM

Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka honoured by the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) 26 September 2022 The South African Association of Public Administration and Management conferred the Public Service Award on former Deputy President Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka in recognition of her indelible role in the overseeing of the creation of a unified, professional, […]

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SAAPAM mourns Professor Titos Khalo

17 July 2022 The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) mourns the passing of the gigantic scholar. The Association learned in shock about the death of Professor Khalo, who passed yesterday. Professor Khalo served as a President and Executive Director of the Association. Under his leadership, the Association saw a growth in […]

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SAAPAM National Board Appoints Mr John Ntshaupe Molepo as an Executive Director

10 September 2018 The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) National Board on 06 September 2018 appointed Mr. John Ntshaupe Molepo as an Executive Director of the association. The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) encourages and promotes good governance practices in the administration of the state. SAAPAM have […]

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