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 Malegapuru W Makgoba
Professor Renuka Vithal
Mr Bulelani Mahlangu |
| Ministerial Appointees |
| Mrs Phumla Mnganga (Chair)
Ms Lorraine Francois
Mr Gaff Osman
Mrs Yvonne Zwane
Mr Samuel Zungu |
| Senate Representatives |
| Professor Sabiha Essack
Professor Nobuhle Hlongwa |
| Academic Staff Representatives |
| Dr Aderemi Adewumi
Professor Relebohile Moletsane |
| SRC Representatives |
| Mr Nelson Mabusela
Mr Eketsang Diaho |
| Support Staff Representatives |
| Mr Malusi Dlamini
Mr Silas Mpungose |
| Convocation Representatives |
| Mr Thokozani Magwaza
Mr Sammy Mashita
Mr Fanle Sibisi |
| Appointed by the Council |
| Mr Karl Schmidt (Vice-Chair)
Mrs Thembisa Dingaan
Judge Achmat Jappie
Mrs Basadifeela Letsoalo
Mr Elijah Litheko
Professor Leticia Moja
Dr Jennifer Molwantwa
Ms Gugulethu Mtombeni
Mr Themba Ngcobo
Mr Leo Quayle
Ms Zinhle Sokhela |
| In Attendance |
| Professor J Meyerowitz (Secretary to Council)
Ms N Mbadi
Ms J Mabuya |