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 NPO 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 | Vice Chair (AMESA) |
Prof Rajendran Govender | AMESA |
Prof Seithuti Moshokoa | SAMS |
Prof David Holgate | SAMS |
Department of Basic Education | |
Mr Isaac Ramovha | Department of Science & Technology |
Dr Jabu Nukeri | NRF/SAASTA |
Ms Michelle Mathey | Department of Higher Education |
Dr Jaco Visagie | SA Statistics Association |
Mr Anele Jafta | Statistics South Africa |
Mr Soshan Soobramoney | Actuarial Society of SA |
SAMF office: | |
Prof Kerstin Jordaan | Executive Director |
Ms Ellie Olivier | Operational Manager |
Ms Zanele Ncongolo | Secretary |