Jeffrey Mabelebele

Jeffrey Mabelebele is a South African vice Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Limpopo.[1]

Jeffrey Mabelebele
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town
Assumed office
01 January 2026.
Personal details
Alma materUniversity of Limpopo
OccupationAcademic
ProfessionAcademic

Career

The University of Limpopo announced the appointment of Jeffrey Mabelebele as the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective January 1, 2026.[2] [3] He succeeds Professor Mahlo Mokgalong,[4] who has served as Vice-Chancellor for over 54 years. Before his appointment, Mabelebele served as Registrar and Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.[5] [6]He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Higher Education South Africa (HESA), now Universities South Africa (USAf).[5]

References

  1. ^ Madalane, Thulane (2025-07-15). "Premier Ramathuba Congratulates Dr. Mabelebele on New Role as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Limpopo". Timeless News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  2. ^ Carter, Logan (2026-01-08). "New University of Limpopo Vice-Chancellor Dr. JM Mabelebele Sets Up His Priorities". South Africa Rich And Famous. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  3. ^ Chronicle, Limpopo (2025-07-11). "University of Limpopo announces new Vice Chancellor". Limpopo Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  4. ^ Madalane, Thulane (2025-07-12). "University of Limpopo Welcomes New Leadership, Dr. Jeffrey Mabelebele Appointed Vice-Chancellor". Timeless News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  5. ^ a b "University of Limpopo welcomes Vice-Chancellor and Principal Designate - University of Limpopo". 2025-09-01. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  6. ^ Africa, Universities South (2025-07-25). "Twenty years of existence celebrated with pride, affirming USAf's role in higher education". Universities South Africa. Retrieved 2026-03-15.