Stellenbosch University honours Council chairperson Ainsley Moos
STELLENBOSCH University (SU) is mourning the sudden death of its Council chairperson, Ainsley Moos.
Moos, 45, died after anaesthetic for a minor procedure in Stellenbosch, a family spokesperson said.
“The family can confirm that their beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and son – Ainsley Moos – died suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday evening (January 31) of complications following an anaesthetic for a minor procedure to his mouth at a day clinic in Stellenbosch,” the family said.
Moos was a former journalist and a member of the executive team of the financial services company, African Rainbow Capital.
He had served on the SU Council since 2014 and was, among others, chair of the Council's Remuneration Committee, a member of the Executive Committee and the Human Resources Committee.
He was elected deputy chairperson in 2018 and started his terms as chair on December 3, 2021.
SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wim de Villiers, said Moos was a passionate Matie alumnus.
“This is obviously a huge shock to the university community, and it comes, to say the least, at a time when the university has depended heavily on his management expertise and his proven experience as a communications specialist, but also in terms of his skills as manager of stakeholder relations in the corporate world. His support to me personally was inspirational. Matieland has indeed lost a great friend. His family and loved ones are in our thoughts at this sad time,” said De Villiers.
“Ainsley was passionate about Stellenbosch University and the role the university, its staff and students should play both in the country and on the global stage, and he worked hard to share this vision,” said Dr Nicky Newton-King, the deputy chair person of the Council.
“His humility and calm leadership stood the Council in good stead as it dealt with a series of critical challenges in the past year. The university has been so lucky to have counted Ainsley among its leaders at this crucial time in its history.”
Details on Moos's burial have yet to be finalised.