I, Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, Minister of Higher Education and Training, in accordance with Section 44 (1) (a) of the Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997, as amended) hereby appoint an Independent Assessor to investigate the state of governance and management including policies and procedures pertaining to financial management, management and administrative matters, supply chain management, human resources, information technology and infrastructure development and procurement at Mangosuthu University of Technology.