(AGENPARL) – Thu 06 November 2025 PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6 November 2025
CUT’s Prof. Pamela Dube appointed as Vice-Chairperson of the Universities South Africa Board of Directors
The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) is proud to announce that Professor Pamela Dube, Vice-Chancellor, and Principal has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Universities South Africa (USAf) effective 01 January 2026. Her two-year term will run until 31 December 2027.
Prof. Dube has served as a member of the USAf Board since March 2023, bringing consistent insight and strategic perspective to national discussions on higher education policy, institutional sustainability, and student success. Her appointment as Vice-Chairperson reflects the Board’s confidence in her leadership, experience, and steadfast commitment to advancing the shared goals of South Africa’s university sector.
In this new role, she will work closely with the Chairperson to strengthen the Board’s governance and contribute to the strategic direction of USAf during a pivotal time for the country’s public universities.
This appointment reaffirms CUT’s commitment to principled, collaborative leadership that serves both the institution and the broader higher education community.
More about CUT
CUT is the foremost higher education institution in the heartland of South Africa, dedicated to quality education and training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. CUT boasts pockets of excellence, including a premier hotel school and leading research and innovation platforms, i.e., world-class 3D printing technology through medical product development.
For more information about CUT visit http://www.cut.ac.za
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