The former South African deputy president and UN Women director, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, has been appointed as new chancellor of the University of Johannesburg. “Her five-year term of office will run from October 1, 2022, until September 30, 2027. She will succeed Professor Njabulo Ndebele,” the university said. “UJ’s approach to impact reflects the UN Sustainable Development Goals – something that Dr Mlambo-Ngcuka, in her capacity as UN executive director of UN Women, has cherished and led. Indeed, she embodies all the UJ values and aspirations, values, where equality, diversity and inclusivity have been part of the university’s success story,” said UJ registrar Professor Kinta Burger.
The chairperson of UJ Council, Mike Teke, said the position of chancellor at UJ demands a person of stature, exemplary moral and ethical values.…
