About the Wits School of Governance
Message from the Acting Head of School
I am thrilled to welcome you to our new website, a digital space that mirrors our desire for dynamism and improved stakeholder relationship management.
We designed this platform to enhance your experience and provide easy access to the wealth of resources, opportunities and insights that our esteemed institution has to offer.
Who We Are
The Wits School of Governance is based at one of the leading higher education institutions in South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University). We strive to be Africa’s leading School of Governance by promoting inclusive and transformative governance and contributing to building state capabilities.
We offer academic programmes, executive short courses and online courses to address development, policy and economic challenges with expert tuition and supervision.
Our vision is to be Africa’s leading School of Governance
that is research-led, globally competitive and a recognised postgraduate institution that seeks to achieve transformative governance in the public, private and non-governmental sectors.
Our mission is to advance inclusive, transformative and ethical governance in the African continent
through capacitating public sector and knowledge leaders, producing internationally competitive and locally relevant scholarship on governance, promoting inclusive development outcomes, and contributing to an effective and accountable public sector.
Our shared values are:
Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, Collegiality, Trust, Ethical Conduct, Fairness, Collaboration, and Inclusiveness.
University of the Witwatersrand
Wits University is situated in Johannesburg, South Africa - a vibrant, leading commercial city on the African continent. The history of Wits is linked with mining, academic excellence, and with political and civic activism. Our Centenary is an opportunity for our global community to celebrate the impact that Wits has had on their lives, a chance to reflect and to look to the future.
Our Team
Professor Robert Van Niekerk
Professor Kwandiwe Kondlo
Professor David Everatt
Professor Adebayo Olukoshi
Ms Thandiwe Matthews
Mr Murray Cairns
Mr Matlala Setlhalogile
Dr TK Pooe
Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika
Dr Rekgotsofetse Chikane
Dr Nedson Pophiwa
Dr Kholiswa Malindini
Dr Hlengiwe Ndhlovu
Dr Halfdan Lynge
Dr Frank Lekaba
Dr Ekeminiabasi Eyita-Okon
Dr Dikgang Motsepe
Dr Christine Hobden
Dr Caryn Abrahams
Associate Professor Kambidima Wotela
Associate Professor Heidi Brooks
Associate Professor Geci Karuri-Sebina
Associate Professor Caitlin Blaser Mapitsa
Adjunct Professor Themba Maseko
