Governance Structures
WSU Council
The Council, which governs the University within the confines of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) and University Statute as per Government Gazette No. 37235 was inducted on 1 May 2014.
The Council Members are led by the Chairpersonand former Ambassador Sheila Sisulu.
Council Members - External Members
| Adv TL Ngcukaitobi | Convocation Representative/Chairperson of the Council |
| Mr Xola Bombela | Ministerial Appointee/Deputy Chairperson of the Council |
| Mr Lancelort Ndumisa Capa | Ministerial Appointee |
| Mr Les Holbrook | Ministerial Appointee |
| Ms Nandipha Yolisa Tyamzashe | Ministerial Appointee |
| Judge Sellby Mfanelo Mbenenge | Ministerial Appointee |
| Ms Noluntu Nelisa Bam | Elected by Council, expertise in law |
| Mr Vuyani Jarana | Elected by Council, expertise in financial and investment matters |
| Ms Fanisa Lydia Lamola | Elected by Council, expertise in commerce and industry |
| Mr Thembelihle Klaas | Donor representative, designated by the Advancement Office |
| Mr Mzamo Thembalomzii Glahame Matyobeni | Donor representative, designated by the Advancement Office |
| Mr Sandile Puti | Councillor/Convocation Representative |
Internal Members
| Prof Rushiela Songca | Vice-Chancellor & Principal: Academic Affairs and Research |
| Prof McGlory Speckman | Councillor: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic Affairs and Research (Acting) |
| Dr Mziwoxolo R Krexe | Councillor: Senate Representative |
| Ms Bulelwa Nguza-Mduba | Councillor: Senate Representative |
| Ms Sibongile Ndlazi | Councillor: Non-Senate Academic Employee Representative |
| Dr Oversea Nabileyo | Councillor: Non-Senate Academic Employee Representative |
| Ms Phelo Mathentamo | Council: Student Representative Council (President) |
| Mr Vuyo Langeni | Council: Student Representative Council (Secretary-General) |
Secretary to Council
| Dr Lulamile Ntonzima | Acting Registrar |
| Mr Siboniso Magobiyane | Council Secretariat |
Resource Persons
| Dr PS Jaca | Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support |
| Mr M Mhiwatiwa | Chief Financial Officer |
| Prof M Davhana-Maselesele | Campus Rector: Mthatha |
| Prof VSB Mtetwa | Campus Rector: Butterworth |
| Prof M Speckman | Campus Rector: Komani |
| Prof NN Feza | Campus Rector: Buffalo City |
