Appointment of The New CHE Council

The new Council is made up of experienced and distinguished individuals from various sectors, including academia, business, and civil society. The Council is headed by Professor Narend Baijnath, who is the current Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Durban University of Technology.

Other members of the Council include Dr. Phindile Mnguni, who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Zululand, Professor Caroline Nicholson, who is a Professor of Education at the University of the Witwatersrand, Mr. Pule Mabe, who is the spokesperson for the African National Congress, and Mr. Sizwe Nxasana, who is the Chairman of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.

The appointment of the new Council is a significant milestone for the CHE, as it marks the beginning of a new era in the development and implementation of higher education policy in South Africa. The Council has a critical role to play in ensuring that the country's higher education system is relevant, accessible, and of high quality.

The CHE has a mandate to promote and maintain quality and standards in higher education and training in South Africa. The Council will be responsible for ensuring that the CHE fulfils this mandate by providing leadership, guidance, and oversight in the development and implementation of higher education policy in the country.

We would like to congratulate the new Council on their appointment and wish them all the best as they begin their term of service. We have no doubt that their extensive experience and knowledge will be invaluable in shaping the future of higher education in South Africa. We look forward to seeing the positive impact that they will have on the country's higher education system.