Institutional Forum
The Institutional Forum is established in terms of the Higher Education Act, 1997, and advises the Council on matters specified in the Act.
The Institutional Forum is established in terms of the Higher Education Act, 1997, and advises the Council on matters specified in the Act.
The forum consists of:
The terms of office for each member range from 1 to 3 years, or for such periods as decided by the vice-chancellor.
The Institutional Forum also elects 3 co-chairpersons, 1 from the members elected or appointed by the Council, the Senate and the Vice-Chancellor, 1 from the members elected by recognised staff bodies, and 1 from the members elected by the SRC.
Its membership is determined by Statute. For 2023 its membership will be:
1. Members and alternate members elected or appointed by the Council, the Senate and the Vice-Chancellor in the manner determined by the rules. | |
Council – 3 members and 1 general alternate serving 3-year term Ms Nazeema Mohamed Ms Sheila Barsel Mr Jacques Rousseau |
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Executive – the VC appoints 2 executive officers and 2 deans and decides terms of office Vice Chancellor Interim, Professor Daya Reddy Prof Elelwani Ramugondo Prof Lionel Green-Thompson Prof Shose Kessi |
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Senate – 3 members and 1 general alternate serving 3-year term Prof Theresa Lorenzo Dr Hlumani Ndlovu Dr Anandaroop Sen |
Prof Salome Maswime |
2. Members and alternate members elected by the recognised staff bodies in the manner determined by the rules – serving 2 year term | |
Academics Union Prof Waheeda Amien Prof Andrew Lilley |
Ms Shirifa Hellaby (Alt) |
NEHAWU Mr Paul Gaika Mr Xolani Poswa |
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NUSAS Ms Naziema Jappie |
Mr Shai Makgoba (Alt) |
Employees Union Michael Harris (IF Co-Chair) Siphokazi Mngxunyeni |
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DETAHWU Mr Bulumko Nkume Mr Athabile Nonxuba |
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3. MEMBERS (10) and ALTERNATES (incl Post Grad) elected by the SRC – serving 1 year | |
1. Jeffery Mokoena 2. Aurelio Mahlangu 3. Samukelo Mazibuko 4. Babokile Rakhale 5. Siphesande Mabangula 6. Ayabulela Nkwakwa 7. Mbalenhle Ntshangase 8. Ukhanyo Mdakane 9. Yondela Mathabatha 10. Sizwe Nhlapho |
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4. Invited IF Sub-committee Members | |
Ms Linda Gayiza | |
Staff in Attendance | |
Dr Sianne Alves (Director, OIC) (Servicing Officer for the IF) Ms Edwina Ghall (OIC Manager, Disability Services) Cecil Peters (OIC Manager, Employment Equity) |
Information supplied by:
Sianne Alves
Updated: 28 February 2024