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The CSIR aims to engineer systems that protect individuals and institutions from the prevalent dangers posed by cyber risks .
The CSIR Information and Cyber Security Centre provides technical support and expertise to support the City of Johannesburg in building an integrated cybersecurity capability.
The CSIR aims to improve lives through data-driven research, development and decision-making.
The CSIR Principal and Chief Researchers’ Ceremony marks a critical milestone for both the CSIR and the country. Fifteen researchers have been promoted to principal researcher level, while three have been promoted to chief researcher level. These promotions showcase the strengthening of the national RD&I capability and capacity in various fields, such as health, manufacturing, biotechnology, nanotechnology and mechanical engineering.
Dr Vuyo Mthethwa
Dr Vuyo Mthethwa is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: People & Operations at the Durban University of Technology. Prior to this role, she was the Managing Director at Hucad cc, a company she established, and for a brief period, she was the Executive Director in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor at Mangosuthu University of Technology. She has broad experience in leadership, human resources management, strategy and governance.
Dr Mthethwa holds a PhD in student governance from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Maleke Joel Matolong
Maleke Joel Matolong is currently the Chairperson of the Finance Committee at the North-West Cricket Board. Prior to this role, he was a Senior Audit Manager at ARMS Audit. He is a supply chain management and turnaround expert.
Matolong holds a BCom in accounting from the University of Potchefstroom, now known as North-West University, and a Master’s in business administration from North-West University.
Michelle Govender
Michelle Govender is currently the Senior Manager: Cyber Risk Emerging Technologies at Deloitte. Prior to her current role, she held various positions at Eskom. She is a cybersecurity leader with a demonstrated history of working in the energy utilities industry. She believes that leveraging emerging technologies to advance industrial environments is the key to growth and safety. She is passionate about preparing and equipping organisations to manage their industrial environments against exposure to cyber threats.
Dr Yunus Ballim
Dr Yunus Ballim is currently an emeritus professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (retired in 2021) at the University of the Witwatersrand. Prior to this role, he was the Vice-Chancellor at Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley. He has also held various positions in academia as well as industry.
Dr Ballim holds a PhD in engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Mahesh Fakir
Mahesh Fakir was an Operation Vulindlela consultant at National Treasury before becoming a member of the CSIR Board. Prior to his role at National Treasury, he was the CEO and Regulator/Board Member at the Ports Regulator of South Africa.
Fakir holds an MSc in development finance from the University of London, MSc in civil engineering and a Master’s in business administration from the University of Durban-Westville, now known as the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
