(a) Prof Mala Singh, Prof Errol Tyobeka, Prof Sunil Maharaj, Dr Peter Clayton and Prof Murray Leibbrandt were reappointed for a second term; (b) Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng, Prof Ari Sitas, Dr Vathiswa Papu- Zamxaka, Ms Gail Campbell, Mr Mashangu Lubisi and Ms Joanne Yawitch were newly appointed; (c) Adv Louisa Zondo was nominated by the National Advisory Council on Innovation and appointed in terms of section 6(1)(a)(iii) of the Act; (d) Prof Tinyiko Maluleke was nominated by the Council on Higher Education and appointed in terms of section 6(1)(a)(iv) of the Act; and (e) Prof Loyiso Nongxa was appointed as chairperson of the board in terms of section 6(1)(i) of the Act.