University Governance
Council of the University of Venda
Council is the University’s highest governance structure, bringing together internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic oversight and accountability.
The 2025–2029 Council draws members from University leadership, Senate, academic and professional staff, students, Convocation and external stakeholders. Its composition is intended to balance institutional knowledge with independent expertise and professional experience.
Council provides governance oversight across the University and works with executive leadership to support sound administration, financial stewardship, institutional sustainability and the strategic direction of UNIVEN.
Chairperson of Council
Mr Rudzani Mushweu
BCom Cost & Management Accounting (UNIVEN) · BCom Honours (UNISA) · MBA (MANCOSA)
Mr Mushweu is a public-sector executive with experience in financial management, governance and strategic leadership. A University of Venda alumnus, he completed his undergraduate studies at UNIVEN before obtaining an honours degree through UNISA and an MBA from MANCOSA. His career has included financial-management and public-administration roles at Vhembe District Municipality, SASSA, the Department of Public Works and Limpopo Provincial Treasury. He currently serves in a senior management role at City Power Johannesburg, where his responsibilities include strategic management and engagement with governance structures. His relationship with UNIVEN governance began during his student years. He served as Chairperson of the School of Management Sciences, Treasurer-General of the SRC and SRC President, and later served in both Senate and Council structures. He was elected Deputy President of Convocation in 2019. Mr Mushweu also founded Denzhe Youth Focus, an organisation focused on youth empowerment and capacity building.