Jeffrey Mabelebele

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

Career The University of Limpopo announced the appointment of Jeffrey Mabelebele as the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Professor Mahlo Mokgalong, 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. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Higher Education South Africa (HESA), now Universities South Africa (USAf).