The University's first classes in the Government house were held in 1911 i 83 commencing students and Sir William MacGregor is the first chancellor (with Reginald Heber Roe as vice-chancellor).
Amakilasi okuqala yeNyuvesi endlini Uhulumeni yayiqhutshelwa 1911 nge 83 Eqala abafundi futhi uSir William MacGregor iyona likaShansela lokuqala (nge Reginald noHebere Roe njengoba likaShansela).