The Council of the University is the highest decision making body within the University structure and is constituted according to the Higher Education Act, 1997, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal Statute. Subject to the Act and this Statute, the Council governs the University.
COMPOSITION AND MEMBERSHIP:
The 30 member Council consists of executive officers, employees of the institution, student representatives, alumni and community members appointed following the approved University processes.
THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IS AS FOLLOWS:
| Executive Members |
| Professor Nana Poku Professor Busisiwe Ncama Professor Deresh Ramjugernath |
| Ministerial Appointees |
| Dr Mark Hay (Vice-Chair) Mr Sammy Mashita Rev Dr Vukile Mehana Mr Samuel Z Zungu Ms Thobeka Njozela |
| Senate Representatives |
| Professor Naven Chetty Professor Sinegugu Duma |
| Academic Staff Representatives |
| Professor Nirmala Gopal Professor Purshottama S Reddy |
| SRC Representatives |
| Mr Sifiso Simelane Mr Mnqobi Msezane |
| Support Staff Representatives |
| Mr Olehile Moeng Mr Tony Singarum |
| Convocation Representatives |
| Ms Fikile Masiko Mr Mnikeni Phakathi Mr Fanle Sibisi |
| Appointed by the Council |
| Judge Jacqueline Henriques Ms Basadifeela Letsoalo Rre Elijah Litheko Mr Moerane Maimane Adv Marumo Moerane Dr Leticia Moja (Chair) Mr Nicholas Motsatse Ms Khomotso Mthimunye Dr Ayanda Ntsaluba Dr McLean Sibanda Mr Andrè D Young |
| In Attendance |
| Dr Kathy Cleland (Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council) Ms Nontuthuko Mbhele (Chief Finance Officer) Executive Director: Corporate Relations Ms Phume Khanyile (Head of Committees) |