The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) announced yesterday that it was proud and privileged to have elected Dr Judy Dlamini as the new Chancellor of one of the leading institutions on the African continent with effect from December 1, 2018.

Dlamini takes the reins from Justice Dikgang Moseneke, who has served for two six-year terms in this position.

The Chancellor of the university is the titular head of the institution. It is a voluntary position which has a six-year term of office.

The Chancellor often acts as a sounding board to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the university who serves as the CEO of the institution. The Chancellor presides over the General Assemblies of the university and constitutes graduation congregations of the university for each ceremony.

In a statement, Wits Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe said Dlamini is a public figure of very high distinction and personal calibre and reflects the university’s commitment to intellectual integrity and academic excellence.

Dlamini thanked Convocation for its confidence in her, saying it was an honour and a pleasure to be elected as the Chancellor of one of the most prestigious universities on the continent.

She said she looks forward to working with all sectors of the Wits community.