List of chancellors and vice-chancellors of South African universities

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The following is a list of South African university chancellors and vice-chancellors. In most cases, the chancellor is a ceremonial head, while the vice-chancellor is chief academic officer and chief executive.

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Public universities

University Chancellor Vice-chancellor
Cape Peninsula University of Technology Thandi Modise Dr Chris Nhlapho
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversityDr Zweli MkhizeProf Christopher De Beer
University of Cape Town Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng
Central University of Technology Dr Vincent Maphai Prof Pamela Dube
Durban University of Technology Ms Nonkululeko Nyembezi Prof Thandwa Mthembu
University of Fort Hare Dumisa Buhle Ntsebeza Prof Sakhela Buhlungu
University of the Free State Dr Khotso Mokhele Prof Francis Petersen
University of KwaZulu-Natal Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng Dr Prof Nana Poku
University of Limpopo Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma [1] Prof Mahlo Mokgalong
Nelson Mandela University Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi Prof Sibongile Muthwa
North-West University Dr Anna Mokgokong Prof Bismark Tyobeka
University of Pretoria Wiseman Nkuhlu [2] Prof Tawana Kupe
Rhodes University Judge Lex Mpati Dr Sizwe Mabizela
University of South Africa Thabo Mbeki Prof Puleng LenkaBula
University of Stellenbosch Johann Rupert Prof Wim de Villiers
Tshwane University of Technology Gwendoline Malegwale Ramokgopa Prof Lourens van Staden
Vaal University of Technology Pansy Tlakula Prof Zide
University of Venda Kgalema Motlanthe Dr Bernard Nthambeleni
Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science Brigalia Bam Prof Songca
University of the Western Cape The Most Revd Thabo Makgoba Tyrone Pretorius
University of the Witwatersrand Dr Judy Dlamini [3] Prof Zeblon Vilakazi
Mangosuthu University of Technology Lindiwe Sisulu Dr Enoch Duma Malaza
University of Zululand Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Prof Xoliswa Mtose
University of Mpumalanga Justice Mandisa Maya Prof Thoko Mayekiso
University of Johannesburg Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Prof Letlhokwa George Mpedi

|- |Sol Plaatje University |Judge Stevan Majiedt |Prof Andrew Crouch |}

Private universities

University Chancellor Vice-chancellor
Monash University, South Africa campus Alan Finkel Ronald Weber
Cornerstone Institute [4] Dr John Volmink (President) Noel Daniels (CEO)

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