Alumnus profile: Teddy Ceke

Posted on February 08, 2021

“We want a better life for all South Africans; we want to realise social cohesion and harmony. To this end, South Africa needs real leadership to lead us to the future we want to see. We want to see economic development that ensures South Africans a good quality of life, we want to see...

COVID-19 has hurt some more than others: SA needs policies that reflect this, say UP researchers

Posted on February 03, 2021

As is often the case during economic crises such, there are winners and losers, and in this case, it is the least skilled workers and poor females who suffer the most, say UP researchers.

COVID-19 has hurt some more than others: South Africa needs policies that reflect this

Posted on February 02, 2021

COVID-19 has hurt some more than others: South Africa needs policies that reflect this

SPMA alumna spearheads enriching mentorship programme for students

Posted on November 23, 2020

After completing her master’s degree in Public Administration in 2019, Saeeda Ismail, an alumna of the University of Pretoria, took on a personal initiative to give back to the academic community that played a significant role in shaping her view of the public sector. What started off with...

Prof Chitiga-Mabugu appointed as one of the Directors of Enterprises University of Pretoria

Posted on November 20, 2020

Prof Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, the Director of the School of Public Management and Administration in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, was recently appointed as one of the Directors at Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd.

Resilience in the wake of disasters – SPMA webinar brings together leading experts

Posted on November 18, 2020

As part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences centenary celebrations, the SPMA hosted a webinar on 12 November with the theme ‘Resilience in the wake of disasters – the municipal voice’. International and local panel members gave expert opinions on the different...

SPMA to offer new PhD in Public Policy

Posted on October 15, 2020

The University of Pretoria’s School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) will offer a new PhD programme in Public Policy, and prospective students will be able to apply for it in 2021.

SPMA staff play their part on Mandela Day

Posted on August 03, 2020

Staff from the School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) have not let the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic prevent them from participating in Nelson Mandela Day.