About Us

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

1.	To create a mathematically enabling environment, which provides opportunities for all learners to develop to their fullest potential
2.	To inculcate a culture of mathematics.
3.	To appreciate and acknowledge the critical role of mathematics in the technological environment.
4.	To create a broad base for mathematics participation by all stakeholders specifically including the learners and mathematics educators.
5.	To create opportunities for global interaction and competitiveness.
6.	To popularise mathematics among all South Africans and to assist in improving the public image of mathematics in South Africa, acknowledging the critical role of mathematics in the technological environment.
7.	To develop programmes that will contribute to the mathematical development of all South Africans.
8.	To impact positively on the standard of mathematics teaching and learning.
9.	To promote research in mathematics and mathematics Education.
10.	To enable educators to participate in co-curricular programmes in order to provide them with the necessary skills and confidence to meet the challenges of curriculum changes.
11.	To provide administrative and logistical support to AMESA and SAMS and to develop a central focus for the societies.
12.	To liaise with organisations and stakeholders with similar aims and objectives.

SAMF Board:

	Chairperson (SAMS)
Dr Vasuthavan Govender	Vice Chair (AMESA)
Ms Elspeth Mmatladi Khembo	AMESA
Prof Seithuti Moshokoa	SAMS
Prof David Holgate	SAMS
Mr Thomas Masango	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

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