4. Summary of the presentation Prof R Botman: Rector & Vice-Chancellor led the presentation: The committee was informed that the new management of the University was appointed in 2006 with the objective of making a difference with respect to its past. The University has the second largest number of rated researchers and is the third best performing University in terms of academic success in the country. It supports poor communities through the implementation of various projects aimed at alleviating poverty and it supports government in terms of policy advice.