Conscious that the future prosperity of South Africa depends on increased numbers of mathematically qualified personnel, the two professional societies for mathematics in the country, the South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) and the Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa (AMESA), together representing the entire mathematics community in South Africa, acknowledge that there are common areas of operation in terms of mathematics development and education in this country and hence the need to pool the resources of the two organisations to meet the challenges.
SAMF as NPC was subsequently established in 2004 and serves as a national office for mathematics. The office is powered by a superb team of professionals who work co-operatively with government, schools and other stakeholders in order to improve maths education in South Africa.
Aims and Objectives
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SAMF Board:
Dr Vasuthavan Govender | AMESA (Chairperson) |
Prof Rajendran Govender | AMESA |
Prof Seithuti Moshokoa | SAMS (Vice Chairperson) |
Prof David Holgate | SAMS |
Mr Gumani Mudau | Department of Basic Education |
Mr Isaac Ramovha | Department of Science & Innovation |
Mr Moloko Matlala | NRF/SAASTA |
Ms Michelle Mathey | Department of Higher Education |
Dr Humphrey Brydon | SA Statistics Association |
Mr Anele Jafta | Statistics South Africa |
Mr Soshan Soobramoney | Actuarial Society of SA |
Ms Chantyl Mulder | SA Institute for Chartered Accountants |
Ms Maria Makhabane | Corporate Engagement |
Prof Johann Engelbrecht | Immediate past Executive Director |
SAMF office: |
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Prof Kerstin Jordaan | Executive Director |
Ms Ellie Olivier | General Manager |