Council members

In alphabetical order:

The field of knowledge/experience and manner of appointment of the individual appear below their names.


Judge Nambitha Dambuza

Chairperson
Law and Human Rights and Inclusion, Civil Society
Appointed in terms of Par 5(3)(a)
of the Statute


Mr Mziwabantu Dayimani

Law and Human Rights, Corporate Governance,
Human Resources, Strategy Development

Appointed in terms of Par 5(3)(a)
of the Statute


Ms Lee-Ann Groener
Employee, other than an Academic Employee
Elected by such Employees


Mr Siphile Hlwatika
Employment Law Advisory & Litigation, Research Associate in the Labour and Social Security Law Unit
Appointed in terms of Par 5(3)(b)
of the Statute

Dr Thandi Mgwebi
Mr Luthando Jack
Deputy Vice-Chancellor People and Operations


Ms Sibongile Jongile

Finance Management, Strategy Development, People Development,
Public Administration, Governance, Organisational change

Appointed in terms of Par5(3)(a) of the Statute


Prof André Keet

Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Engagement and Transformation


Mr Ashley Latchu
Information Technology Governance, Digital Transformation, Corporate Governance, Strategy

Ministerial appointee


Adv Boitumelo Linchwe-Tlhakung
Law & Human Rights
Appointed in terms of Par5(3)(a) of the Statute


Ms Bontle Litheko

Law, Legal advisory , Corporate Governance and Strategic Development
Ministerial appointee


Dr Thandi Mabeba
Medical Doctor, Law, Corporate Governance and Health Economist.
Chairperson of the CMS 

Ministerial appointee


Mr Donald MacLean
Finance
Appointed in terms of Par 5(3)(a) of the Statute


Ms Michelle Mbaco
Vice Chairperson
Public Sector Matters
Appointed in terms of Par 5(3)(b) of the Statute


Miss Buhle Mchunu
SRC Representative


Ms Nompendulo Mkhatshwa
South African activist, public servant, and governance leader. Spokesperson in the Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Expertise in governance and higher education

Ministerial appointee

Dr Muki Moeng
Dr Muki Moeng

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Learning & Teaching


Prof Sibongile Muthwa
Vice-Chancellor


Mr Vernon Naidoo

Corporate Communications; Community Development; Project Management
Appointed in terms of paragraph 5(3)(a) of the Statute


Prof Ronney Ncwadi

Senate Member appointed by Senate


Ms Zanele Nyoka

IT Transformation, Strategic Vendor Management,
IT Enablement

Appointed in terms of Par5(3)(a) of the Statute


Mr Joseph Samuels

Educational Policy, Qualifications Frameworks, Standards Setting,
Quality Assurance and Adults and Community Education

Appointed in terms of with Par5(3)(a) of the Statute


Ms Elinor Sisulu
Leadership and Management; Partnership Development; Strategic Advisor Leader In Reading and Literacy Promotion and Award Winning Author Appointed in terms of paragraph 5(3)(a) of the Statute


Dr Zithulele Tshabalala
IF Chairperson


Ms Rene van Wyk

Finance (Accounting, Auditing); Operations and General Management; Governance and Human Capital Management
Appointed in terms of Par5(3)(a) of the Statute


Dr Nolitha Vukuza

Private Sector, Public institutions and bodies, Legislature, Higher Education diplomatic relations, International UN Agencies and bilateral relations on matters of Higher Education