Jeffrey Mabelebele

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Jeffrey Mabelebele
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town
Incumbent
Assumed office
01 January 2026.
Personal details
University of Limpopo
OccupationAcademic
ProfessionAcademic

Jeffrey Mabelebele is a South African vice Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Limpopo.[1]

Career

The University of Limpopo announced the appointment of Jeffrey Mabelebele as the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective January 1, 2026.[2][3] He succeeds Professor Mahlo Mokgalong,[4] who has served as Vice-Chancellor for over 20 years. Before his appointment, Mabelebele served as Registrar and Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.[5][6] He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Higher Education South Africa (HESA), now Universities South Africa (USAf).[5]

References

  1. Madalane, Thulane (2025-07-15). "Premier Ramathuba Congratulates Dr. Mabelebele on New Role as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Limpopo". Timeless News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  2. Carter, Logan (2026-01-08). "New University of Limpopo Vice-Chancellor Dr. JM Mabelebele Sets Up His Priorities". South Africa Rich And Famous. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  3. Chronicle, Limpopo (2025-07-11). "University of Limpopo announces new Vice Chancellor". Limpopo Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  4. Madalane, Thulane (2025-07-12). "University of Limpopo Welcomes New Leadership, Dr. Jeffrey Mabelebele Appointed Vice-Chancellor". Timeless News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  5. "University of Limpopo welcomes Vice-Chancellor and Principal Designate - University of Limpopo". 2025-09-01. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  6. Africa, Universities South (2025-07-25). "Twenty years of existence celebrated with pride, affirming USAf's role in higher education". Universities South Africa. Retrieved 2026-03-15.