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1. IN ATTENDANCE:
CAO Member Institutions Representatives
Ms Jessie Naidoo, Ms Mira Pala, Mr Pranesh Rugnundan, Mr Praveen Vasala, Mr Sagren Lutchmana, Mr Sibongiseni Magwaza, Prof Kisten, Mr Simon Ngubane, Dr Karen Lazenby, Ms Praksha Basdeo, Ms Sesi Dlamini, Mr Spihesihle Mabika, Ms Zanele Nduli, Ms Loshnee Bridgmohan, Mr Vuyani Maneli, Mr Wonderboy Zungu, Mr Xolani Kunene, Ms Mbali Tsalong, Mr Barry Swain, Ms Nonhlanhla Ngwenya, Dr Nivan Nayager, Ms Nonfundo Zulu, Ms Sarah Njapha, Mr Lungelo Sosibo
Invited Guests
Ms S Mdletshe, Ms Abongile Makaula, Ms Sindy Ndlovu , Wayne Janneker, Abner Simmadhri, Phindile Mantantana, Shakila Chetty, Thembinkosi Majola, Ms Cornelia Mchunu, Clayton Roberts, Raj Moodley, Amy Ramcharan, Kathy Leslie, Raquel September, Mary David, Brandon van Oudtshoorn, Cindy Padavattan, Fathima Moolla, Sean van Oudtshoorn
2. APOLOGIES:
Directors
Mr Mike Naidoo
3. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS
Durban University of Technology (DUT) Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) University of Zululand (UNIZULU)
4. PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
AAA School of Advertising, Berea College of Technology, Berea Technical College, Central Technical College, Eduvos, iStudent Academy, MANCOSA, Pax College, Regent Business School, Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology, Stadio Institute for Higher Education.
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At 10h00 the Master of Ceremonies (MC) introduced to the gathering, the CAO’s Chairperson, Dr Gops Chetty
The chairperson welcomed the guests and conveyed a special welcome to members of the CAO’s Board, the CEO – George van der Ross and to the special guest, Ms Iris Fynn.
The chairperson reflected on the pivotal role the CAO plays in the Higher Education landscape of KZN and the rest of the country. He emphasized the importance of providing young adults with the vehicle to realize their career aspirations.
He expounded on the achievements of the CAO as a Non-Profit Company and ascribed its success to good governance, continuous operational excellence and sound business practices. He gave credit to the Executive Management and staff in general. He acknowledged those staff that have been with the CAO since its inception year in 1978. He commended the CEO, Mr George van der Ross, for his solid leadership and administrative nous he has provided since 2012.
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