CUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal appointed as Chairperson of the THENSA Board of Directors
In her role as Chairperson, Prof. Dube will provide strategic oversight and leadership to the Board.
The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) congratulates the Vice- Chancellor and Principal, Professor Pamela Dube, on her appointment as Chairperson of the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) Board of Directors, effective from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028.
This prestigious appointment is a testament to Professor Dube’s exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to advancing technology-focused higher education in South Africa and beyond.
In her role as Chairperson, Prof. Dube will provide strategic oversight and leadership to the Board. She will also play a pivotal role in advancing innovation, fostering collaboration among institutions, and championing impactful initiatives that empower students and academic communities.
She follows in the distinguished footsteps of former CUT Vice- Chancellors, including Professor Henk de Jager, current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of THENSA, and Professor Thandwa Mthembu, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Durban University of Technology (DUT). This further highlights the institution’s strong legacy of leadership in the higher education sector.
CUT Vice-Chancellors continue to make a remarkable impact, truly setting the standard for excellence.
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