Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, SMU was established when the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande in terms of section 20 of the Higher Education Act 1997 (Act 101 of 1997) promulgated the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in the SA Government Gazette no: 37658 of 16 May 2014.
The promulgation followed the announcement made in 2011, by Minister Nzimande, when he announced his intention to separate the Medunsa Campus, from the University of Limpopo. The minister’s intention was based on the findings and recommendations of the task team that was established and led by Prof Malegapuru Makgoba, former Vice-Chancellor of University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) and Dr Max Price, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Town (UCT).
| Motto ‘Knowledge for Quality Health Services’ |
| Mission Provide high-quality primary health care-oriented health sciences research, education and services.Deploy educational approaches that include evidence-based methods for curriculum development and delivery that are rooted in the community.Promote interdisciplinary research, education and skills training that recognizes the cross-disciplinary nature of holistic health care provisionProduce a cadre of health professionals with the transformative leadership capacity to identify, analyse and address the health needs of the individual, the family, the community and the population.Create an environment that supports innovation and harnesses the power of new technologies to address the health needs of the community. |
| Vision To be the benchmark institution providing holistic health sciences education that meets the health needs of the individual, the family, the community and the population. |
Chancellor
| Short ProfileThe late Dr Edna Molewa was the Minister of Environmental Affairs in South Africa. She is a former Minister of Social Development, and a member of the African National Congress Women’s League National Executive Council.She served as Chairperson of the African National Congress Women’s League in the North West Province and has been a member of the Provincial Executive Committee, since 1996. |
Council
SMU COUNCIL MEMBERS
| Chairperson | Judge NM Mavundla |
| Deputy Chairperson | Dr V Ramlakan |
| The Vice-Chancellor (Section 18(1)(a)) | Prof CR de Beer |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Section 18(1)(b)) DVC Research, Postgraduate Studies and InnovationDVC Teaching, Learning and Community Engagement | Prof AO Ayo-YusufDr EL van Staden |
| Member of the Senate elected by the Senate (Section 18(1)(c)) | Prof PS MntlaProf GA Ogunbanjo |
| Administrative and Support Representative (Section 18(1)(e)) | Mr NMT Lechaba |
| Ministerial Appointees (Section 18(1)(g)) | Ms Mulalo Rambauli |
| Ministerial Appointees (Section 18(1)(g)) (Also serving as Deputy Chairperson)1 place Vacant | Dr TE TwalaDr M MahlabaProf J MeyerowitzDr V Ramlakan |
| President of the Convocation and one Additional member (Section 18(1)(h))2 places Vacant | |
| Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality Members (Section 18(1)(ii) | Ms R AucampMs SL Senkubuge |
| Donors of the University Member (Section 18(1)(j))2 places vacant | |
| Six Persons Appointed by the Council (Section 18(1)(k)) (Also serving as Chairperson) | Mr TL Lekoana Ms M Mamabolo Judge NM MavundlaDr MEC MolekiDr M MotlatlaDr AJ van Heerden |
| The Chairperson of the Institutional Forum (Section 18(1)(I)) | Prof JO Olowoyo |
| Co-opted members (Section 77(6)) | Prof L Hay Ms Mneno Mr TM Modise |
| SECRETARIAT Registrar | Dr. Jeffrey Mabelebele |
SMU Contact Details
Physical Address:
Molotlegi Street
Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria,
Gauteng
Postal Address:
Registry
P.O Box 60
Medunsa, 0204
Phone: (012) 521-4111
Fax: (012) 560-0086
International Students Contact Details
Physical Address:
Advocacy and diversity (Old Residence Information Centre)
Contact Person:
Administrative Officer: Ms Eunice Modiba
Contact number: (012) 521-5834 / 4979
Email address: mailto:[email protected]
Research & Postgraduate Studies Directorate
Physical Address:
Clinical Pathology Building
5th Floor
Office No S524
Office of the Director:
Prof. Prem Govender, Director
[email protected]
Tel: (012) 521 3956
Office No: S522
Support Services:
| Ms. Elsie Monkwe, Admin Officer (Research Output & Workshops)[email protected] No: S524 | Ms. Lorato Phiri, Secretariat (SMUREC)[email protected] No: S524 | Ms. Jadah Matentji, Admin Officer (External Grants)[email protected] No: S519 |
| Mr. Edwin Manabalala, Admin Officer (Internal Grants)[email protected] No: S519 | Ms. Phumzile Sibanyoni, Admin Officer (SMUREC)[email protected] No: S524 |