. The leadership of the University of Zululand should urgently finalise the proposed date of the SRC elections and a conflict resolution structure or mechanism should be put in place to ensure free and fair elections. . The overhauling of the university's information communication technology systems should be prioritised with the objective of reducing mismanagement of valuable data. . The new Vice-Chancellor of the university should be supported by the members of the executive management in her turn around strategy for the university.