School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy

SPMGPP RESEARCH WORKSHOP
Advancing Research Excellence, Collaboration and Innovation

Semnikiwe M. -BA Honours in Public Management and Governance & Public Policy. Her journey reflects resilience, consistency, and determination to complete strong. During her studies, she learned how public policy works in real systems and how persistence turns academic challenges into achievement.

Class of 2026

Democracy in action!

Today, the City of Johannesburg and SPMGPP took over the Council Chambers to tackle one of the biggest challenges ahead of the 2026 elections: voter apathy.
From debating policies to setting the agenda, students stepped into the shoes of the Mayor, Speaker, and Councillors to prove that the future of governance is in good hands.
Bridging the gap between theory and real-world impact this is what shaping active citizens looks like. Let’s keep the momentum going!


YourVoteMatters LocalGovElections20

Behind every graduate is a team that believes. 🧡
Celebrating the SPMGPP staff who guide, support, and shape future leaders in public management and governance.

A proud milestone for SPMGPP 🎓
Celebrating our first graduation of 2026, from undergraduate to doctoral level, our graduates embody excellence and purpose.
The future of public governance is in capable hands.

When the youth take their seat at the table.
Mock Council Sitting 2026 | 27 March 2026
Joburg Council Chambers
Theme: Addressing Voter Apathy: Youth, Democracy and the 2026 Local Government Elections
Let’s talk about the change we actually want to see