University of Cape Town

Russell Ally is the current Senior Director of Institutional Advancement at the University of the Free State, where he began his tenure in July 2021. In this position he oversees fundraising, alumni relations, and institutional advancement. He is also a member of the university’s senior executive team, participating in the highest decision-making structures of the university, including the Rectorate.

Registrar Emeritus Hugh Amoore has a long relationship with the University of Cape Town, since 1974. He retired in 2015, but remains actively involved with higher education activities, and serves on a number of committees.

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Brian Kantor had a long association with the University of Cape Town where he served as lecturer, senior lecturer, professor of economics, head of the School of Economics (1987–1991) and dean of the Faculty of Commerce (1997–2001). Now Professor Emeritus (2007). His career includes stints as a Visiting Professor at Carnegie-Mellon University Pittsburgh PA (1978–79) and Columbia University Graduate School of Business, New York (1994).

David Ansara has leadership experience in both the private and non-profit sectors, having worked for a variety of think tanks, consultancies, and trade associations. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Free Market Foundation (FMF), a classical liberal think tank headquartered in Johannesburg.

Makobetsa Khati has senior management, executive and board membership experience at the national and international levels. He is currently the executive director for Research Chairs and Centres of Excellence at the National Research Foundation.

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Siyanda Makaula is a higher education leader, a quality management and assurance professional, and an advocate for higher education quality through transformation, excellence and accountability.

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Sabakhe Mahlangu is an experienced professional with a background in board service for a range of organisations since 2012. He is currently the managing director of Nemba Capital.

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Oludayo Awe is an entrepreneur in the tech space, with experience in sitting on boards for both for-profit and not-for-profit initiatives.

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Rethabile Makoanyana is a lawyer with a background in commercial and corporate law, known for academic achievements and a successful track record. Specialising in banking and civil litigation, adept at delivering legal services with a focus on leadership and effective communication.

Edward Maloka is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), a position he has occupied since 2016. The APRM is an organ of the African Union responsible for promoting good and democratic governance on the African continent.

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