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21-24 April 2015

Half a century of disciplinary Existence, Antecedents, Evolution, Scholarship, Trends and Issues

Ditsong Cultural History Museum(Pretoria)

Conference Programme

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DAY ONE: TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2015

06:30 – 08:00 REGISTRATION

OPENING SESSIONSession Chair: Professor T. Khalo (Executive Director - SAAPAM)Venue: Plenary Hall

08:00 – 08:30

OPENING AND INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKERSProf. Mashupye H. MaserumulePresident of SAAPAM

08:30 – 08:45WELCOME OF DELEGATESProfessor M.S MukholaDVC: Teaching and Learning (Acting)

08:45 – 09:15

WELCOME ADDRESSHis Worship Executive Mayor: City of TshwaneCllr KD “Sputla” Ramokgopa

09:15 – 10:00

KEY-NOTE ADDRESSDeputy Minister: Office of the President of the Republic of South Africa – Plan-ning, Monitoring and EvaluationHonourable Buti Manamela

10:00 – 10:30 Tea & Coffee


TIME SPEAKER TOPIC

SESSION 1AHALL ASESSION CHAIR: Mr. A.J Diale (TUT)

Mathebule, N.EUL

Investing in the transport sector: A dream delayed by the National Develop-ment Plan 2030

10:30 – 12:30

Masike, L.G. & Mofokeng, J.T.TUT

Perceptions about alcohol and drug abuse on cam-pus and residences of a university in the Tshwane Metropolitan

Matshabaphala, M.D.JWits

African philosophy and lessons for leadership and good governance in the public service

Thebe, T.PDepartment of Justice

Epistemological and on-tological of the discipline (PAM)..

SESSION 1BHALL BSESSION CHAIR: Professor D.M Mello (NWU)

Beyers, L.J.EUL

Guideline for improving infrastructure develop-ment in the rural commu-nities of Bushbuckridge Limpopo Province

10:30 – 12:30

Budhram, TUNISA

The role of ethics and good governance in ad-dressing corruption

Cronje, S.CPUT

New public management in South Africa: prepar-ing politicians to accept reduced political control

Balkaran, S.WSU

Postbank: State-Owned bank as economic enabler supporting the growth of black industrialisation in South Africa


SESSION 1CHALL CSESSION CHAIR: Professor Z. Mpehle (UL)

Neluvhalani, V.UL

Application of corporate Governance principlws within state-owned com-panies: A case study of the South African Airways Soc Ltd

10:30 – 12:30

Nnadozie, O.UUniversity of Nige-ria, Nsukka

Coloniality and gover-nance in Africa in the 21st century- the challenges of Public Administration

Sebake, B.KCPUT

Examining the role of South African Parliament of democracy: construc-tive and proactive versus reactionary institution

Pooe, T.K.NWU-Vaal Campus

The national develop-ment plan, an exercise in semantics: Local Econom-ic Development in the Sedibeng region

SESSION 1DHALL DSESSION CHAIR: Professor K Phago (UL)

Netswera, F.GUL

What Malamulele pres-ents - the re-emergence of tribal politics or munici-pal inefficiencies

10:30 – 12:30

Uwizeyimana, D.EUJ

The “MIT” of Public Ad-ministration: A challenge or an opportunity for the 21st century

Mkhize, M.CUniversity of Stel-lenbosch

Infighting as a self-de-struction tool of the ANC: The challenges and future prospects for good gov-ernance

Nel, D.UJ

Government-wide risk management: planning for better governance

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch


SESSION 2AHALL ASESSION CHAIR: Mr L Ngada (TUT)

Nzewi, O., Sam-bumbu, A. & Siban-da, M.M.

The culture of work in municipal government: a case from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

13:30 – 15:30

Ramokgadi, S.BUniversity of Stel-lenbosch

Collaborative gover-nance and public good: Exploration onto poverty reduction strategies in Sub-Sahara Africa setting

Mthwethwa, R.M.UP

Ethical dilemmas facing public officials in the South African public sec-tor: selected cases

Bello, P.O. & A.O. OnyekuleTUT

Enlightenment: A road-map to combating human trafficking in the 21st Century South Africa

SESSION 2BHALL BSESSION CHAIR: Professor S. Balkaran (WSU)

Kyamanywa, T.N. & Mubangizi, B.C.Kyambogo Univer-sity & UKZN

The interplay between leadership, resource based human resource model and people oriented human resource policies: A look at higher education institutions in Uganda

13:30 – 15:30

Maepa, T & Maleka, M.C. Department of Trade Industry & TUT

Assessment of the gradu-ate trainee programme: A case of the Department of Water & Sanitation

Masango, R.S. & Mfene, P.N. NMMU

Milestone on gender equality in South Africa: 1994-2014

Magadlela, Z.N. & Mofokeng, J.TTUT

Exploring best practices towards victims of sexual assault: The case of Bishop Lavis Police Cluster


SESSION 2CHALL CSESSION CHAIR: Professor K.B Moeti (TUT)

Lukhele, T.MUL

The practical implications of the policy framework which guide the planning and design of human set-tlement in South African developmental state

13:30 – 15:30

Dassah, M.CPUT

Comparing west-ern-based methodologies and tools for measuring governance quality within the African Peer-Review mechanism and Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance

Ngcamu, B.S.CPUT

A qualitative study on managerialism effect on the administrative staff at a university in South Africa

Tala, L & Zhanje, S.UL

Integrated investment appraisal and risk anal-ysis: A case of Capricon District Municipality rural household sanitation programme

SESSION 2DHALL DSESSION CHAIR: Mr K.K. Maimela (Vari Consulting)

Van NiekerkCentral University of Technology

Functionality of Govern-ment inter-governmental relations forum

13:30 – 15:30

Mutyenyoka, E.MUL

The adequacy of the in-come-based approach as a principal tool in assess-ing the incidence of urban poverty in post-apartheid cities.

Slingers, E.E. & Obioha, E.E.SAPS & TUT

Interrogating the influ-ence of pre-democratic police legacy on aspects of post-apartheid political system in South Africa

Murwa, S.PUL

Is decentralization good for development and local democracy in the democratic developing countries

15:30 – 16:00 Tea & Coffee


Annual General Meeting (AGM)Chairperson: Prof. Mashupye H. MaserumuleVenue: Plenary Hall

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Opening2. Attendance register3. Apologies4. Minutes of the last AGM5. Matters arising from the minutes6. General matters 6.1Motions7. Reports 7.1President’s report 7.2Financial report8. The 16th Annual SAAPAM Conference 2015/2016 9. Strategic path document10. Elections: President & Vice-President11. President’s address12. Closing

16:00 – 19:00

16:00 – 19:00

Excursion Of Ditsong Museums, Union Build-ings And The Freedom Park

DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2015


SESSION 3AHALL ASESSION CHAIR: Professor M.J Matshabaphala (Wits)

Matsiliza, N.S.CPUT

Exploring a case study methodology as a tool for teaching Public Adminis-tration

08:00 – 10:00

Molepo, N.J. & Maleka, M.CTUT

Public participation in local government: A perspective in the City of Tshwane

Semenya, I.M.UL

Evaluation of school financial management practices in selected rural public secondary schools

Kanjere, M.UL

Developing effective policies and frameworks to improve governance performance

SESSION 3BHALL BSESSION CHAIR: Mr J.K Mampye (TUT)

Lourens, A.S.Q.J. & Phaho, C.LStellenbosch Uni-versity

Diversity management: The management of disabled persons within the SANDF

08:00 – 10:00

Peach, V.UNISA

The unconstitutionality of Section 17 (3)(a)(1) of the Public Service Act, 1994

Makiwane, N.B.WSU

Influence of public ad-ministration to promote excellent in day-to-day ac-tivities of public servants

Myeni,, S.L. & Mvuyana, B.Y.CUKZN & MUT

Rethinking administrative accountability and the rule of law in housing development in South Africa


SESSION 3CHALL CSESSION CHAIR: Mr. L. Ndou (TUT)

Malange, N.J.TUT

The impact of “Reckless Lending Provisions” to the Public Servants

08:00 – 10:00

Malapane, A.T.GPL

Effective oversight in the South African Legislative Sector: A demand for Accountability

Tau, M.L.RSA Parliament

Intergovernmental relations and co-opera-tive governance in South Africa - challenges and prospects

Madzivhandila, T.S. & Tshishonga, N.UL & UKZN

Disaster management in South Africa: The irony of a fire fighting approach toward natural hazards

SESSION 3DHALL DSESSION CHAIR: Professor Lucky F.M Mathebula (TUT)

Amusan, L.NWU

Between spoils and meritocracy in human resources management in the post-apartheid South Africa’s civil society

08:00 – 10:00

Naidoo, L.D.MUT

Overcoming ethical dilemmas in public organ-isations

Morifi, K; Mase-rumule, M.H & Khalo,TTUT

Whistleblower: An endan-gered spicies in the South African public service

Gumede, WilliamWits

Transformation of South Africa’s Public Service: A question of failure to transform the organi-zational culture of the public service.

10:00 – 10:30 Tea & Coffee


SESSION 4AHALL ASESSION CHAIR: Professor M.H Maserumule (TUT)

Ruffin, F.A. & Mar-tins, B.WUKZN

Network governance of access to justice: The case of Madadeni community advice office

10:30 – 12:30

Chirwa, K.S.NWU

The abyss of corruption in the Vaal triangle region

Dwesini, N.F.WSU

Integrating theory and practice using work-in-tegrated learning (WIL) in the National Diploma for Public Management: Lessons learned in a com-prehensive university

Khwela, M.NUL

The effects of incarcer-ation on recidivism in South Africa

SESSION 4BHALL BSESSION CHAIR: Dr. N.S Matsiliza (CPUT)

Nethonzhe, T.UJ

Ethics training for public officials: A strategic imperative or an optional matter

10:30 – 12:30

Onyekunle, O.O. & Van Rooyen, E.J.TUT

Strategic management in the public service: Reflec-tion of its effectiveness in South African Public Organisations

Mokoena, S.K.UFS

The level of bullying in the public service: A case of senior managers and political office bearers

Mokoele, N.J.UL

South African local government municipality in quandary: a case of Na-tional Development Plan


SESSION 4CHALL CSESSION CHAIR: Mr L. Ntonzima (CPUT)

Mashaimaite, K.A. & Moloto, K.R.UL

Aligning integrated de-velopment plan, service delivery and budget implementation plan and budgeting: an attempt to enforce service delivery audit in South Africa’s local municipalities

10:30 – 12:30

Koma, S.B. & Madu-mo, O.S.UP

Local government reform in South Africa: The quest for review and reposition-ing of the form of munici-pal administration

Mzini, L.BNWU

Pro-poor infrastructure development of informal trading zones: assessing economic efficiency in the Vaal Triangle

Meso, K.K.UL

Exploring the ubiquity of micro-enterprises: market structure ambiance and the informal trade sector in South Africa

SESSION 4DHALL DSESSION CHAIR: Mr. N. Tshishonga (UKZN)

Nemutanzhela, T & Nkuna, N.UL

Fiddling with neolib-eralism in the name of developmental Public Administration practice and management in South Africa: A neurotic condition of corruption vulnerability

10:30 – 12:30

Olivier, S.AUNIZULU

The role of women en-trepreneurs in alleviating poverty: A case study of Ntambanana Municipality

Sebedi, K.NWU

The influence of organi-sational culture on ethics (governance), a wish or a reality

Gumede, N. & Asmah-Andoh, KTUT & NMMU

The dynamics of public enterprises restucturing reform and organizational changes

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch


SESSION 5AHALL ASESSION CHAIR: Professor F.D Netswera (UL)

Ntonzima, L.CPUT

Creation of the Transkei Wild coast metropolitan municipality as a tool for economic development

13:30 – 15:30

Munzhedzi, P.H.UL

South African public sector procurement and corruption: Inseparable twins?

Vermeulen, L.NWU

Career management for senior Public Service man-agers in the democratic developmental state

Diedericks, M.NWU

Contextualising service delivery challenges in Bekkersdal: the percep-tions of residents regard-ing their well-being

SESSION 5BHALL BSESSION CHAIR: Dr. O. Nzewi (UFH)

Seitlholo, S.NW

Improving public service delivery through effective public participation: the case of the Tlokwe city council

13:30 – 15:30

Ngada, LTUT

Desirability of public opinion as a strategy for management of conflict transformation in South African municipalities after 1994?

Nawa,L.L. & Sirayi, M.TUT

Local cultural policy in South Africa: a tool for urban regeneration

Hanyane, BNWU

Promoting pragmatism as a scientific movement in Public Administration. The application of Chaos and Quantum theories


SESSION 5CHALL CSESSION CHAIR: Professor R.S Masango (NMMU)

Maclean, S. &Maseti, B.NMMU

Implementation of Per-formance Management Development System: The Case of the Provincial Planning and Treasury De-partment, Eastern Cape, South Africa

13:30 – 15:30

Balkaran, S., T.Ndlwana & Lwando, JWSU

The impact of electric-ity-price volatility and seasonal variations on household consump-tion in the Eastern Cape Province

Ndou, S.D.UL

Information literacy as a tool for governance

Dipholo, K.BUniversity of Botswana

State philanthropy: The demise of charitable organizations in Botswana?

SESSION 5DHALL DSESSION CHAIR: Dr. M Kanjere (UL)

Dassah, M.CPUT

Corruption in South African local govern-ment- forms, causes and consequences

13:30 – 15:30

Makgahlela, L.A, Dikotla, M.A. & Mahlatji, M.R.UL

Administration of Public libraries in South Africa: challenges and prospects

Pooe, S. & Van Rooyen, E.J.TUT

City of Tshwane Metro-politan Municipality: A role model in managing quality services

Kouakou, K.MWits

Innovative Futures Think-ing: Teaching Scenario Planning at the Graduate Level

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15:30 – 16:00 Tea & Coffee

16:30 – 19:00 Book Launch (Plenary Hall) DAY THREE:

THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2015


PROFESSOR SIBUSISO VIL-NKOMO LECTURESESSION CHAIR: PROFESSOR LUCKY F.M MATHEBULAVENUE: PLENARY HALL

08:00 – 08:20

Overview of the lecture and introduction of professor sibusiso vil-nkomo (recepient: saapam life-time achievement award, 2014)Professor lucky f.m mathebula

08:20 – 08:30

Introduction of key-note speakerEditor-in-chief: journal of public administration (jopa)Professor mashupye h. Maserumule

08:30-10:00

Key-note addressSenior professor: university of johannesburgProfessor kwandile kondlo

10:00 – 10:30

Questions and answers

10:30 – 11:00 Tea & coffee

SESSION 7AHALL ASESSION CHAIR: Dr. A.A. Olutola (TUT)

11:00 – 13:00

Dassah, M.CPUT

In pursuit of the capable and/or developmental state in South Africa: putting the horse in front of the cart

Makgahlela, L.A, Dikotla, M.A. & Mahlatji, M.R.UL

The opportunity and tyranny of the government of National Unity (GNU) as a democratic government model in Africa: The case of South Africa, Zimbambwe and Kenya

Nkwana, M.P. & Mafokeng, J.T.TUT

Place matters: Policing Domestic Violence in the Ru-ral areas of Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality in Limpopo Province

Matsiliza, N.S. & Hendricks, C.CPUT

The Management of Employee Performance Management System in the South African Public Service: the case of the National Ru-ral Development and Land Reform in the Western Cape Province


SESSION 7BHALL BSESSION CHAIR: Professor B. Hanyane (NWU)

11:00 – 13:00

Zhanje, S. & Tala, LUL

Is economic growth in-strumental in addressing socio-economic challeng-es facing South Africa post 1994?

Ruffin, F.A.UKZN

The case for African Public Administration: African epistemologies for emancipatory education

Nkuna, N. & Sebola, M.P.UL

Public Administration within pluri-multidisci-plinarity and trans-disci-plinarity: A South African taxonomic overview

Ndou, S.D.UL

Applying the complexity theory in conceptualising civil society

SESSION 7CHALL CSESSION CHAIR: Mr P. Mampane (TUT)

11:00 – 13:00

Gumede, N. & Asmah-Andoh, KTUT & NMMU

The practice of downsiz-ing: Forms and implica-tions in public enterprises

Ngoepe, M.R.UL

Urbanisation and slums: providing public services in informal settlements of South Africa

Machethe, P. & Obioha, E.E.TUT

Challenges of South African police service and community-based organ-isations in war against drugs: A case study of Ga-rankuwa policing area, Gauteng

Makamu, V.MUL

Strategies of securing information leaks in South African Public Service


SESSION 7DHALL DSESSION CHAIR: Mr R.K. Manyaka (UL)

11:00 – 13:00

Ambe, I.MUNISA

The South African gov-ernment supply chain management journey

Madzivhandila, A.A.UL

The application of the process of sustainable development within an African context

Tsheola, J.P. & Ramoroka, TUL

Governance of learning for paperless classrooms in Gauteng Province: Pragmatic realism or pipe-dream in the making?

Chetty, M. & Van Niekerk, TCUT

Development of a Debt Management model for municipalities in the Free State Province

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

SESSION 8AHALL ASESSION CHAIR: Professor E.E. Obioha (TUT)

14:00 – 16:00

Motubatse, K.N.TUT

Agency theory and stew-ardship theory: An insight in to local government in South Africa

Ntshakala, T. & Nzimakwe, T.IWest Rand District Municipality & UKZN

Intergovernmental rela-tions and co-operative governance: Two sides of the same coin

Makoba, NUKZN

Organisational and employee performance management in Kwa-Zulu-Natal Provincial departments: A tale of two cities

Manyaka, R.K. & Sebola, M.PUL

Performance manage-ment in the South African municipalities: Issues, Trends and Challenges


SESSION 8BHALL BSESSION CHAIR: Professor M. Dassah (CPUT)

14:00 – 16:00

Ezeji, C.L. & Olutola, A.ATUT

The prevention of cyber-related crime in South Africa: Necessity for partnership between the criminal justice system and other related role players

Maimela, K.K.Vari Holdings (PTY) LTD

Leadership and manage-ment challenges of Thaba Chweu Municipality: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Mthethwa, R.M. & Jili, N.N.UP & UNIZULU

Monitoring and evalua-tion of service delivery in local municipalities: A case of Umfolozi munic-ipality

Cave, LTUT Ethical governance in the public sector

SESSION 8CHALL CSESSION CHAIR: Professor J.P Tsheola (UL)

14:00 – 16:00

Mukonza, R.MTUT

A critical assessment of the adoption of e-govern-ment in revenue collec-tion in local government: A case of Harare City Council, Zimbabwe

Dinga, M.W. & Lebambo, M.M.TUT

IRevenue collection in South African municipalities

Msaule, P.RUL

Provincial intervention in municipalities: A consti-tutional imperative or a political expediency? A case of Mogala Kwena municipality

Meso, K.K., Ma-namela, M.G. & Maake, S.MUL

The controversial yet focal informal urban sector: rural-urban nexus, urban controversies and policy imperatives in South Africa


SESSION 8DHALL DSESSION CHAIR: Dr. K.I Theletsane (University of Stel-lenbosch)

14:00 – 16:00

Maloka, C.UL

Participatory rural de-velopment planning ap-proach in the demoratic South Africa: Empowering the poor first

De Wet, C.NWU

The epistemology and paradigmatic advance-ment of the ontology of Public Administration as an academic discipline

Olutola, O.O. & Bello, P.O.TUT

South African response to human trafficking: Beyond the description

Mwesigwa, D & Mubangizi, B.CUKZN

The relationship between voters’ behavior and electoral aggression in Uganda

16:00 – 16:30 Tea & Coffee

SAAPAM GALA DINNERVenue: Plenary HallDress Code: Semi-formal/ Cocktail/ TraditionalProgramme Director: Mr Sipho “Schoolboy” Ntuli

18:00 – 23:00

18:00 – 18:30 Arrival and seating of guests

18:30 – 19:00 Welcome Address: Mr KK Maimela

19:00 – 19:30 Starters

19:30 – 20:30

Key-note Address: His Worship Executive Mayor KD “Sputla” Ramokgopa

20:30 – 21:30

Presentation of Awards: Professor J.M Mafunisa, Professor M.H Mase-rumule & Mr. Mike Seloane

21:30 – 21:45

Closing Remarks: Professor Zweli Mpehle

21:45 – 23:00 Entertainment

Main course & desserts -will be served from 20h:30


DAY FOUR: FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2015

SESSION 9AHALL ASESSION CHAIR: Mr. N. Gumede (TUT)

09:00 – 12:00

Masenya, M.J.UL

Corruption and public service delivery: En-forcement of ethics to curb transgression in the public service

Lebambo, M.M. & Dinga, M.WTUT

Entrepreneurial policy and rural business devel-opment: insights from Bushbuckridge Municipal area in Mpumalanga Province

Sebola, M.P.UL

Politics and information use in South African government: Access to secured information and abuse by politicians and the media

Tshishonga, N.UKZN

Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS): A new special contract for decentralised Service and Responsive Governance in KwaZulu-Natal Province


SESSION 9BHALL BSESSION CHAIR: Dr. S Olivier (UniZul)

09:00 – 12:00

Theletsane, K.I.Stellenbosch Uni-versity

Public policy analysis: myth or reality

Whitaker, A. & Ngcamu, B.S.CPUT

Re/aligning disaster risk management curriculum in universities in South Africa

Maloa, M.P. & Ngoepe, M.R.UL

Protests and municipal services: questioning the impact of protests on municipal services

Mokoele, N.J.UL

South African local government municipality in quandary: a path to improve service delivery

SESSION 9CHALL CSESSION CHAIR: Dr. L Vermeulen (NWU)

09:00 – 12:00

Meso, K.K., Ma-namela, M.G. & Maake, S.MUL

Historical spatial arrange-ments: Juxtaposing land reform issues post 1994, a South African context

Nkuna, NUL

The micro-organisation of the South African state for effective Public Admin-istration: It’s relevance beyond two decades of democracy

Serobane, RNWU

Assessing the level of preparedness in research-based quali-fications of postgradu-ate students in Public Administration and Management. Responses by supervisors: A case of the North West University Potchefstroom campus

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09:00 – 12:00

Serobane, RNWU

An analysis of the strate-gic projects implemented for cost and energy effi-ciency in the West Rand District Municipality

Maupa, M.A. & Obioha, E.E.TUT

The Role of the South African Police Service in the control of drug abuse and juvenile delinquency in Gauteng Province

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch & Departure

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