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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:

Ministerial Appointees
  • Dr Mark Hay (Vice-Chair)
  • Mr Sammy Mashita
  • Dr Leticia Moja (Chair)
  • Ms Thobeka Njozela
  • Dr Maureen Tong
Executive Members
  • Professor Nana Poku
  • Professor Busisiwe Ncama
  • Professor Nhlanhla Mkhize
Senate Representatives
  • Professor Naven Chetty
  • Professor Sinegugu Duma
Academic Staff Representatives
  • Professor Muthulisi Siwela
  • Professor Gareth Amery
SRC Representatives
  • Mr Wandile Majozi
  • Ms Nosipho Manzini
Support Staff Representatives
  • Vacant
  • Mr Mandlenkosi Dlamini
Appointed by the Council
  • Judge Jacqueline Henriques
  • Professor Rachmond Howard
  • Ms Elizabeth Maepa
  • Mr Moerane Maimane
  • Adv Marumo Moerane
  • Mr Nicholas Motsatse
  • Ms Khomotso Mthimunye
  • Dr Ayanda Ntsaluba
  • Dr McLean Sibanda
  • Dr Sibongiseni Tunzelana Thotsejane
  • Mr Andrè D Young
In Attendance
  • Dr Kathy Cleland (Registrar and Secretary to Council)
  • Ms Nontuthuko Mbhele (Chief Finance Officer)
  • Ms Normah Zondo (Executive Director: Corporate Relations)
  • Ms Prem Chetty (Head of Committees)
Convocation Representatives
  • Mr Mandlenkosi Patrick Kumalo
  • Mr Thabani W Mkhize
  • Dr Qiniso Mlita
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