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Nodes & Branches

Heads of Nodes and Branch Heads

Each Node is led by a Head of Node, and each Branch by a Branch Head. Together, they play a central role in:

  • Facilitating NITheCS programmes and events in their regions
  • Engaging local research communities
  • Promoting collaboration aligned with NITheCS’s national goals
  • Contributing to multidisciplinary research, training, and public engagement

The Heads of Nodes work closely with the Director to ensure that each Node contributes meaningfully to NITheCS’s strategic vision. Under each Head of Node, Branch Heads manage the activities of their respective institutions.

Heads of Nodes and Branch Heads

Gauteng:

HEAD OF NODE:
University of the Witwatersrand
João Rodrigues

BRANCH HEADS:
University of Johannesburg
Maria Visaya

University of South Africa
Bahati Mukeru

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Maggie Aphane

Tshwane University of Technology
Vacant

University of Pretoria
Vacant

Vaal University of Technology
Vacant

North:

HEAD OF NODE:
North-West University
Du Toit Strauss

BRANCH HEADS:
University of Limpopo
Vacant

University of Mpumalanga
Ntomboyuyo-Wayi-Mgwebi

University of Venda
Fhulufhelo Nemangwele

University of Venda (alternative head)
Eric Maluta

KwaZulu-Natal:

HEAD OF NODE:
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Sunil Maharaj

BRANCH HEADS:
Durban University of Technology
Mohohlo Tsoeu

Mangosuthu University of Technology
Vacant

University of Zululand
Cebo Ndlangamandla

Eastern Cape and Free State:

HEAD OF NODE
Nelson Mandela University
Martin Weigt

Central University of Technology
Vacant

University of Fort Hare
Dephney Mathebula

University of the Free State
Jan Blomerus

Rhodes University
Vacant

Walter Sisulu University
Vacant

Western Cape:

HEAD OF NODE
University of Cape Town
Will Horowitz

BRANCH HEADS:
AIMS
Ryan Sweke

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Joseph Kioko

University of the Western Cape
Thomas Farrar