2021 Annual Report

Despite the global pandemic, in ensuring thousands of students were able to meet their academic goals and graduate on course, and on time. As a university of technology, CPUT was particularly agile in adapting to the new reality of life within a pandemic. I was impressed by the creativity and adjustment by academic, administrative, and non-academic staff, and the student cohort to navigate this challenging period. I also commend the ViceChancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo and his Executive Management Team for never sacrificing on good governance.

This good governance extends to the university Council, whose members serve without financial reward, often through challenging circumstances. I am grateful for their commitment, diligence and perseverance, and, like them, I have a shared interest in seeing CPUT flourish. Under my stewardship, Council will remain
compliant to the laws and policies that govern the Institution at all times.

This will happen by ensuring the following:
• The University complies with governance prescripts;
• The various committees of Council follow their mandates in a clear and consistent way, without personal interest; and
• Impeccable record keeping will ensure that all decisions are mandated and within our authority.