New book highlights responses of African migrants in SA to COVID-19

Posted on May 10, 2022

A new book co-authored by Dr Tyanai Masiya of the School of Public Management and Administration illuminates the lived experiences of African migrants in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UP EXPERT OPINION: What’s driving hunger in Gauteng, South Africa’s economic power house?

Posted on May 06, 2022

About 35% of Gauteng's population, the richest province in South Africa is food insecure. They have (at the very least) skipped a meal because there was insufficient money for food.

SPMA’s Prof Tshiyoyo contributes to book on political leadership

Posted on May 04, 2022

Michel Tshiyoyo, an Associate Professor in the School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA), contributed a chapter to a book on political leadership in which he explores the leadership conundrum in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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.

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.

Alumnus profile: Dr Ron Josias

Posted on July 06, 2020

“A first degree gives you a foot in the door, a master’s degree commands the attention of others when you speak, a PhD is far more personal. It addresses self- actualisation. It forces you to address the question: ‘What is my contribution to the world, to my community and to my...

SPMA graduate triumphs over ill health

Posted on June 08, 2020

When the University of Pretoria hosted a virtual graduation ceremony in April 2020, among the students marking the successful conclusion of their studies was Serrah Vilane. She is an alumna who completed her Master’s degree in Public Administration at the School of Public Management and...

SPMA graduates in the spotlight

Posted on May 19, 2020

Graduates from the School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) were among the cohort of students from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) who recently received their qualifications in absentia during a virtual graduation ceremony presided over by UP Vice-Chancellor and...