PURCO SA Congratulates Dr. Penny Moumakwa on Her Appointment as Chancellor of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

PURCO SA is proud to congratulate Dr. Penny Moumakwa on her appointment as the new Chancellor of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). Dr. Moumakwa, a highly respected medical practitioner and executive, was appointed by the University Council following their meeting on 3 April 2025.

With an impressive background in healthcare, leadership, and business, Dr. Moumakwa is an alumna of the Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa), where she earned her MBChB in 1987. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles in various healthcare organizations, including serving as the Founder and CEO of Mohau Equity Partners and holding executive positions at Transmed Medical Fund, the Board of Healthcare Funders, and Discovery Limited.

Her visionary leadership and dedication to health policy and transformation will undoubtedly contribute to SMU’s goal of becoming a globally competitive institution in health sciences education and research.

We wish Dr. Moumakwa success in her role and look forward to the great strides SMU will continue to make under her leadership.