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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
            AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
            (CONTINUED)




            Internal audit                                     Information Systems

            The audit committee is satisfied that the internal audit   During the year under review hardware and infrastructural
            function is operating effectively and that it has addressed   upgrades were implemented. Additional functionality
            the risks pertinent to the entity and its audits.  was implemented on the research management
                                                               platform. During the year under review a new Payroll
            Auditor-General of South Africa                    and HR management system was implemented. Security

            The audit committee has met with the Auditor-General of   processes were reviewed during the period under review.
            South Africa to ensure that there are no unresolved issues.  Security training was conducted throughout the year
                                                               under review.
            Risk Management

            The risk management activity has received corporate
            endorsement and risk management processes have been
            formalised and adopted. Risk management activities are
            reported on a quarterly basis.
                                                               Ms Doris Dondur
                                                               Chairperson of the Audit Committee
                                                               Date: 30 July 2026























































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