At its meeting held on 9 May 2024, the Council of the University resolved to elect Ms Nontlaza Sizani to the position of Deputy Chairperson of Council. Ms Sizani, who has been a member of SMU Council since 2019, will replace Ms Mmanare Mamabolo in this role. Ms Sizani will assume her role from 23 June 2024.

In terms of her brief profile, Ms Sizani is an Accountant, who has served in this and many other capacities in various organisations for over 30 years. Ms Sizani holds Bachelor of Commerce; BCompt Honours; Certificate in Theory of Accounting (University of Transkei, now Walter Sisulu University) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (University of Kwa-Zulu Natal). In terms of professional membership, Ms Sizani is an Associate General Accountant (SAICA); Certified Director (IODSA); Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP). Apart from her role on the SMU Council, Ms Sizani has served as a Non-Executive Director for other organisations, which has sharpened her experience in governance at an organizational level.

As we wish Ms Sizani well in this role, it is prudent to also thank Ms Mamabolo for the immense contribution she made to the work of the Council over the years, both as a member of Council and later as a Deputy Chairperson of Council.

Issued by the Office of the Registrar