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Report of the Chair of Council 2 Umbiko Kasihlalo Womkhandlu 9 Officers and Members of Council 15 Performance Assessment Report 18 Council’s Statement on Corporate Governance 22 Report of the Senate to Council 26 Report of the Institutional Forum 34 Report of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal 38 Internal Control and Risk Management 58 Office of the Registrar 62 Research 66 University Teaching and Learning 70 College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science 73 College of Health Sciences 77 College of Humanities 79 College of Law and Management Studies 82 Corporate Relations 84 Human Resources 88 Institutional Planning and Governance 92 Student Services 94 Annual Financial Review 101 Consolidated Annual Financial Statements 102

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While corporate governance is acknowledged as a basic prerequisite for the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s successful operation at all levels, we aim to go beyond a basic standard of “minimum competence” in this regard.

s the custodian of good governance, Council has sought to implement and support a corporate governance system that not only meets the basic requirements of governance – as set out in various Acts, regulations and commissions – but reaches beyond these norms to develop an institutional culture that permeates all governance structures and resonates with the University’s vision and mission. AThe Council is pleased to report that, during the year under review, UKZN’s strategic direction continued to be supported by its commitment to excellence in corporate governance at all levels. One effect of such commitment is an enabling environment in which both staff and students are supported. This Annual Report goes some way towards reflecting on the University’s many achievements in 2015 that have enhanced its status as a globally-recognised, research-led institution. This Report is also a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to the outgoing Chair of Council Dr Phumla Mnganga for her sterling service and commitment to the University during her tenure at the helm of Council. On behalf of the entire University, I wish her well in all her future endeavours.

Operational Information The Council and Executive Management Committee met early in the year to discuss the Strategic Plan and agree on the strategic direction for the year ahead. Council noted and supported the strategic focus areas presented by Executive Management: u African-led Globalisation u Responsible Community Engagement u Pre-eminence in Research u Excellence in Teaching and Learning u Institution of Choice for Students u Institution of Choice for Staff u Efficient and Effective Management. Dr A Ntsaluba Chair of Council

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Ethical Leadership and Corporate cases and traffic violations. A new Access Control approach into Citizenship University campuses was successfully introduced and implemented. The safety and security initiatives that were implemented yielded the The University has placed emphasis on values-driven leadership in order desired results, with different forms of crime significantly declining to create a conducive climate and an inclusive culture for all in line with in satisfactory proportions. The tender committee (MFST) on security Strategic Goals 5 (Institution of Choice for Students) and 6 (Institution of services proceeded well with a view to identify and appoint a service Choice for Staff). To this effect the University’s REACH values (Respect, provider for safety, security and traffic management for the University. Excellence, Accountability, Client Orientation and Honesty) were re- launched and continue to be shared and engaged within various fora across the Institution. The aim is to cultivate a respectful environment Governance of Information Technology in which there is trust, open communication and shared ownership