List of vice-chancellors and chancellors of the University of the Witwatersrand
These are the former and current vice-chancellors and principals (positions which have been merged since 1948[1]), and chancellors of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Vice-chancellors and principals[edit]
The vice-chancellor and principal is the head of the university, supported by five deputy vice-chancellors. Prior to 1948, the positions were separate, with the position of vice-chancellor being inconsequential.
Principals: 1922–1948[edit]
- Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr: 1922–1924[2]
- Humphrey Raikes: 1928-1948[3][4]
Vice-chancellors and principals: 1948–present[edit]
- Humphrey Raikes: 1948–1953[4]
- William G Sutton: 1954–1962[4]
- Ian Douglas MacCrone: 1963–1968[4]
- Guerino Renzo Bozzoli: 1968–1977[5]
- Daniel Jacob Du Plessis: 1978–1983[6]
- Karl Tober: 1984–1988[7]
- Robert Charlton: 1988–1997[7]
- Colin Bundy: 1997–2001[7]
- Norma Ried-Birley: 2001–2003[8]
- Loyiso Nongxa: 2003–2013[9]
- Prof Adam Habib: 2013–2020[10]
- Prof Zeblon Vilakazi 2021–present[11]
Chancellors[edit]
The chancellor is the titular head of the university who, in the name of the university, confers all degrees.
- Prince Arthur of Connaught: 1922–1938[4]
- Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr: 1939–1948[4]
- Richard Feetham: 1949–1961[4]
- Oliver Schreiner: 1962–1974[4]
- Bertrand Leon Bernstein: 1975–1982[4]
- Aanon Michael Rosholt: 1982–1996[4]
- Justice Richard Goldstone: 1996–2006[12]
- Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke: 2006–2018[13][14]
- Dr Judy Dlamini: 2018–present[15]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Munro, K. 2008. "Hofmeyr House — from Principal's residence to heritage staff club". Wits Review, pp. 29[permanent dead link]
- ^ Paton, A. 1964. Hofmeyr. pp. 81-91
- ^ "The Wits Book 2012, Page 8". Alumni Resources. University of the Witwatersrand. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Former Officers of the University - Wits University". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ "Belinda Bozzoli: Research visionary with a strong sense for detail". Alumni Resources. University of the Witwatersrand. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ "Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand — A Brief History". South African Journal of Science. SAJS. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ a b c "Chapter 4" (PDF). The Institutional Context of Restructuring: External and Internal Determinants. University of the Witwatersrand. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "Wits to appoint new vice-chancellor". Johannesburg News Agency. City of Johannesburg. 15 April 2003. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "New vice-chancellor for Wits". Johannesburg News Agency. City of Johannesburg. 19 May 2003. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "Professor Adam Habib, SOAS University of London". www.soas.ac.uk. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ "Top nuclear physicist to lead Wits". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ "New Job for Prosecutor". The New York Times. Associated Press. 26 March 1996. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "Moseneke takes on chancellor's mantle". Johannesburg News Agency. City of Johannesburg. 30 March 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "Chancellor - Wits University". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ "2018-07 - Wits announces new Chancellor - Wits University". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 2020-03-14.