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G O V E R NAN C E

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

We are pleased to present our report for the financial year ending March 31, 2026.

Audit committee members and attendance
The audit committee comprises the members listed below and should meet at least four times per year in
accordance with its approved terms of reference. During the current year, eight meetings were held. The unaudited
annual financial statements were reviewed and discussed at a meeting held on 25 May 2026.

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 1 APRIL 2025 – 31 OCTOBER 2025
NAME OF MEMBER NUMBER OF MEETINGS ATTENDED

Ms Doris Dondur CA(SA) Committee Chairperson 6
Prof Tracey Naledi 6
Ms June Williams CA(SA) 6
Prof Mzwandile Madikizela 4
Prof Thandisizwe Mavundla 5
Prof Emmanuel Mukwevho 5
Mr John Watson CA(SA) 5

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 1 NOVEMBER 2025-31 MARCH 2026
NAME OF MEMBER NUMBER OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Ms Doris Dondur CA(SA) Committee Chairperson 2
Prof Tracey Naledi 2
Ms June Williams CA(SA) 2
Prof Sean Chetty 2
Prof Charlene Africa 2

Prof Razia Adam 2

Ms Doris Dondur
Chairperson of the Audit Committee
South African Medical Research Council
31 August 2026

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