Sysman Motloung

Sysman’s multidisciplinary research uses political theory insights and frameworks spanning governance, policy making, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development. Primarily focusing on institutional governance, public policy, water resource management, environmental sustainability, energy crisis, infrastructure governance, and gender equity. Sysman plays a crucial role in shaping policy discourses in South Africa and beyond through research, consultancy work, and media commentary.

Recent publications:

Motloung, O. M., Motloung, S., & Sobantwana, P. (2025). The impact of mentoring and coaching deficiencies on the career development of young Black women in South Africa. African Journal of Gender, Society & Development, 14(1), 233.

Motswaledi, T., & Motloung, S. (2024). Understanding SOE responses to the energy crisis in Nigeria and South Africa. International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy, 6(4).

Motloung, S. (2024). Institutional governance reform in stakeholder collaboration for sustainable water services: Critical considerations to reimagine the social contract for water provision. Administratio Publica, 32(3), 128–158.

Pooe, T. K., & Motloung, S. (2021). The media and policymaking in Africa: A comparative study of economic development policies in South Africa and Nigeria. In G. K. Ayeni (Ed.), Routledge handbook of public policy in Africa (pp. 202–210). Routledge.