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 […]
PROFESSOR SIBUSISO VIL- NKOMO LECTURE BY THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION, MR BUTI MANAMELA AT THE 22ND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT AT BIRCHWOOD HOTEL, 25 SEPTEMBER 2023 Programme Director;Prof Shai, President of SAAPAM;Dr John Molepo, Executive Director;Professor Vil-Nkomo;Honoured guests;Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank […]
MINISTRYPUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIONREPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA MINISTER N. KIVIET ADDRESS AT SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT 22ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON THE 25TH SEPTEMBER 2023 AT BIRCHWOOD HOTEL, EKURHULENI IN GAUTENG Programme Director, Professor Nokukhanya Jili, SAAPAM Vice President His Excellency, President Thabo Mbeki, Former President of the Republic of South Africa […]
COMMENTS OF THE TMF PATRON, THABO MBEKI, AT THE 22ND NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (SAAPAM): EKURHULENI, 25 SEPTEMBER 2023. Programme Director,President and leaders of the SA Association of Public Administration and Management;The Board of the Association;Distinguished participants: I apologize that it has proved impossible for me to […]
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 […]
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 […]
23 September 2022 The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) will on Monday, 26th September 2022 host a special gala dinner in honour of Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. The luminary will be honoured with SAAPAM’s highest recognition, the Distinquished Public Service Award. The Public Service Award is one of the highest awards that […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
By: Oratile Matsapola On the 21st of May 2025 the Stellenbosch University under the School of Leadership recently hosted a thought-provoking conversation. The gathering had stakeholders namely South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) and South African Local Government Association (SALGA). The topic of the day was “What is the future script for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
written by Noluthando Key. On the 29th of August, the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) North West Chapter, in collaboration with the North West House of Traditional and Kho-San Leaders, convened a seminal seminar to explore a critical aspect of governance in South Africa. The event brought together esteemed traditional leaders, […]
Written by Noluthando Key As South Africa prepares for its pivotal SAAPAM conference this month, one voice is set to resonate with profound impact. Mamonare Malapane, an esteemed doctoral candidate and researcher from the Tshwane University of Technology who’s research focus is on Transformation of Historically Disadvantaged Universities, is gearing up to present research that […]
Written by: Onthatile Morulane Professor Sibongiseni Bethuel Ngcamu, a leading figure in South African public administration and an advocate for good governance. Professor Ngcamu’s career began in Durban, where he embarked on his teaching career as a Geography teacher in a secondary school located in Clermont Township. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, he continued […]
Written By: Onthatile Morulane, 2024 Professor Lusanda Beauty Juta, a veritable titan in the domain of Public Administration and Management, has forged an illustrious trajectory characterized by her unwavering dedication to public service and societal upliftment. Possessing a Ph.D. in her field of specialization, she currently occupies the esteemed position of Acting deputy director at […]
