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), 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 aims to create a mathematically enabling environment for all learners. 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 cooperate with organisations and stakeholders with similar aims and objectives.

SAMF Board:

Dr Vasuthavan Govender	AMESA (Chairperson)
Prof Seithuti Moshokoa	SAMS (Vice Chairperson)
Prof Rajendran Govender	AMESA
Prof David Holgate	SAMS
Mr Gumani Mudau	Department of Basic Education
Mr Isaac Ramovha	Department of Science & Innovation
Mr Moloko Matlala	NRF/SAASTA
Mr Neil Makhaga	Department of Higher Education
Prof Loyiso Nongxa	Independent Director
Ms Maria Leke Gana Etoke	Independent Director
Dr Ansie Smit	SA Statistics Association
Ms Elizabeth Mosane	Statistics South Africa
Mr Nalen Naidoo	Actuarial Society of SA
Mr Robert Zwane	SA Institute for Chartered Accountants
Dr Gavin Isaacs	SA Institute for Professional Accountants
Prof Sudan Hansraj	SA Gravity Society
Mr David Clark	Operations Research Society of SA
Prof Kerstin Jordaan	Executive Director SAMF
Ms Ellie Olivier	General Manager SAMF
Mr Thabo Ramaboea	Secretary SAMF