SRC 2020 Online Election

Procedures | Guidelines | Candidates

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Voting online can be accessed from 09h00 on Monday, 7 December 2020 and closes at 13h00 on Thursday, 10 December 2020.

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Simple steps and guidelines to online voting 1.

The SRC Election will be conducted on the e-voting platform.

The site will open for voting at 9h00 on 7 December 2020 and close at 13h00 on 10 December 2020.

Kindly note that students cannot log onto the e-voting site before 9h00 on 7 December 2020.

2. The service provider appointed to conduct the e-voting is the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA).

The e-voting site for the UWC 2020 SRC election is: https://www.eisaict.org.za/UWCSRC The support desk for system related queries and assistance only is: uwcsrc@eisa.org Queries relating to registration will be escalated to the UWC Logistical Support Team by EISA.

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To log onto the e-voting system, students will require their student number and identity, or passport number registered with the University. A One-Time-Password (OTP) will be generated by the e-voting system and sent to the student’s email address and/or cellphone number registered with the University.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM/JUNK MAILBOX SHOULD YOU NOT HAVE RECEIVED THE OTP OR SELECT “RESEND OTP” ON THE SITE.

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EISA will display a copy of the voting rules and procedures on the online voting site as well as distribute it to students upon the site being opened for voting. Before casting your vote, please read the rules and procedures carefully. These include the following:

Voting Rules and Procedures • Only students registered for 2020 can vote.

• There are forty-five (45) candidates on the ballot paper, arranged in alphabetical order per organisation/group.

• You may vote for a maximum of TWELVE (12) candidates of your choice.

• Vote by making a cross (X) in the box on the right-hand side of the candidate/s of your choice.

• Ballots must be submitted to EISA by the closing date and time of 13h00 on Thursday, 10 December 2020 to be considered.

• The twelve (12) candidates who receive the greatest number of votes will be deemed elected.

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University of the Western Cape 2020 SRC Election

Online voting opens Monday, 7 December 2020 at 09h00 (CAT CAT) Online voting closes Thursday, 10 December 2020 at 13h00 (CAT CAT) Online voting will be open 24 hours daily

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION How to vote using online voting 1

Go to https://www.eisaict.org.za/UWCSRC to vote.

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Enter your student number and ID number (or passport number for foreign nationals).

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Enter the one-time password (OTP) you received via SMS and/or email – if you did not receive an OTP via SMS and/or email, click the “Resend OTP” button. This OTP is randomly generated and secure.

Remember that your OTP is only valid for one vote, so DO NOT share it with anyone.

Please check your spam/junk mail folder if you have not received the OTP via email.

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Click on the “Login” tab.

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Once on the ballot screen, make your selection by clicking in the box next to the candidate/s of your choice.

If you select more than twelve candidates, the system will display an error message and will not allow you to proceed to the next step.

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After making your candidate selection, click on the tab “Confirm”.

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Your selected candidates will be displayed. If you made a mistake while completing the voting process, you can click “Change Selection” and restart the process. You may abstain from voting by not selecting any candidates and simply clicking the “Confirm” button.

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Click “Confirm” to complete the voting process. Once you confirm your final selection, you cannot change your selection. Please note that you can only vote once. The system will reject any subsequent attempts after you complete your first vote. No duplicate votes will be allowed. The system will display the following message in the event of duplicate votes: “You have already submitted a vote”.

VERY IMPORTANT: • If you have not completed the process due to reasons such as system or internet failure, then you may try again until you succeed. The process is only complete when you successfully receive an online message that says, “Thank you for your vote”.

• It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they have updated their contact details to participate in the Election by e-voting.

Neither the University nor EISA will be held responsible for a student being unable to participate in the election through the e-voting site due to failure on the part of the student to update his/her details before 20 November 2020.

• Thus, if your cell phone number is incorrect or has changed, the onus was on the student to inform Student Admin accordingly. Those students will thus not be able to vote via their cell phone. However, you can vote using another device.

• Please consult the emails from UWC Communication regularly for updates on the SRC election.

Should you require any assistance regarding the e-voting process kindly contact the EISA Chief Electoral Officer, Ms Crystal Africa, on the toll-free number (from landline numbers only) 0800 11 43 73 or WhatsApp +27 78 612 1064 during office hours 08h30 – 16h30, Monday to Friday.

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Voting procedure

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University of the Western Cape 2020 SRC Election

Online voting opens Monday, 7 December 2020 at 09h00 (CAT CAT) Online voting closes Thursday, 10 December 2020 at 13h00 (CAT CAT) Online voting will be open 24 hours daily

University of the Western Cape 2020 SRC Election

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toll free number (from landline numbers only) 0800 11 43 73 or WhatsApp +27 78 612 1064 between 08:30 and 16:30 weekdays only.

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Go to https://www.eisaict.org.za/UWCSRC to vote in the University of the Western Cape 2020 SRC Election.

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Your selected candidates will be displayed. If you made a mistake while completing the voting process, you can click “Change Selection” and restart the process.

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University of the Western Cape 2020 SRC Election

Online voting opens Monday, 7 December 2020 at 09h00 (CAT CAT) Online voting closes Thursday, 10 December 2020 at 13h00 (CAT CAT) Online voting will be open 24 hours daily

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Should you require any assistance regarding the voting process kindly contact the EISA Chief Electoral Officer Ms Crystal Africa on the

toll free number (from landline numbers only) 0800 11 43 73 or WhatsApp +27 78 612 1064 between 08:30 and 16:30 weekdays only.

Should you require any assistance regarding the voting process kindly contact the EISA Chief Electoral Officer Ms Crystal Africa on the

toll free number (from landline numbers only) 0800 11 43 73 or WhatsApp +27 78 612 1064 between 08:30 and 16:30 weekdays only.

Enter the OTP sent to your registered cellphone number and UWC student email address and click on "Submit OTP".

PLEASE NOTE: You can only vote once. The system will reject any subsequent attempts after you complete your first vote. No duplicate votes will be allowed. The system will display the following message in the event of duplicate votes: “You have already submitted a vote”.

Once on the ballot screen, make your selection by clicking in the box next to the candidate(s) of your choice. You can vote for a maximum of 12 candidates.

If you select more than 12 candidates, the system will display an error message and will not allow you to proceed to the next step.

6 VERY IMPORTANT: If you have not completed the process up to the last confirmation (due to system or internet failure) then you may try again until you succeed. The process is only complete when you successfully receive an online message that says: “Thank you for your vote”. Students will be able to vote using a desktop PC, laptop, cellphone & Ipad.

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Ballot Paper UWC SRC Election

Ballot Paper 2020

NB: You may vote for up to 12 candidates on this ballot paper.

Please make your mark in the box next to the names of the candidates of your choice.

SURNAME

FIRST NAME

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Faku

Zusakhe

PASMA

ORGANISATION

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Dzedze

Vuyisa

PASMA

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Lamberts

Leigh-Vern

PASMA

4

Maliwa

Samson

PASMA

5

Mdoyi

Siphesihle

PASMA

6

Mnoto

Lizo

PASMA

7

Ndzame

Xabiso

PASMA

8

Nongwana

Wanda

PASMA

9

Nqweniso

Onesimo

PASMA

10

Ntamnani

Akhona

PASMA

11

Sentse

Nomthandazo

PASMA

12

Twala

Ayakha

PASMA

13

Adams

Chanté

Independent

14

Blows

Gafsa

Independent

15

February

Bronwyn

Independent

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Hlaula

Anathi

Independent

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Jenniker

Brandon

Independent

18

Kafu

Khuselwa

Independent

19

Mayaphi

Aseza

Independent

20

Petersen

Caleb

Independent

21

Sambo

Ivyn

Independent

22

Zulu

Melisa

Independent

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Nompula

Mangaliso

SASCO

24

Bazi

Luvo

SASCO

25

Dlamini

Ayanda

SASCO

26

Duba

Mpumzi

SASCO

27

Mkabile

Lwandile

SASCO

28

Ndzala

Sisikelelwe

SASCO

29

Nene

Minenhle

SASCO

30

Phathela

Luvo

SASCO

31

Scott

Mmakgongwane

SASCO

32

Sogcwayi

Mvumekazi

SASCO

33

Tyala

Yolanda

SASCO

34

Zozo

Afikile

SASCO

35

Mshumi

Phumelelani

EFFSC

36

Banzi

Nkanyisi

EFFSC

37

Bly

Aphendule

EFFSC

38

Elmowafi

Osama

EFFSC

39

Govu

Belindah

EFFSC

40

Magidigidi

Ongezwa

EFFSC

41

Mekile

Bulelani

EFFSC

42

Mpambani

Bulumko

EFFSC

43

Ntuli

Sbashle

EFFSC

44

Sithebe

Sinethemba

EFFSC

45

Vava

Zandile

EFFSC

MARK (O)

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information PASMA (Pan Africanist Movement of Azania) candidates *

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Zusakhe Faku

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3

Vuyisa Dzedze

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Onesimo Nqweniso

Leigh-Vern Lamberts

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Siphesihle Mdoyi

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Lizo Mnoto

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Xabiso Ndzame

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Akhona Ntamnani

Samson Maliwa

Wanda Nongwana

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Nomthandazo Sentse

Ayakha Twala

* Denotes candidate number in accordance with the ballot sheet.

Manifesto We demand the following: • Immediate return of residence fees to students who never occupied their rooms since the lockdown.

• Return of 25% of tuition fees.

• The scrapping of the laptop debt.

• More funding for the Nutrition program.

• No financial exclusion for the 2021 academic year.

• A clear plan (fees / allocation of rooms / criteria) about the new residence behind Belhar Station.

• A FREE and accessible doctor.

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Creation of trauma centres.

Non-binary bathrooms and policies.

Free registration for students.

Continuation of data allocation for off-campus students.

Safety and transport for students that stay in private accommodation.

• The proposed creation of an Agriculture Faculty as the current discourse is land.

• No fee increment must be implemented as recommended by the Minister.

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information Independent candidates Chanté Adams

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BA III Political Studies 076 810 5783 EMAIL: 3869011@myuwc.ac.za or chanteadams21@myuwc.ac.za INSTAGRAM: chantenicole6 FACEBOOK: Chanté Nicole Adams DEGREE AND YEAR LEVEL: CONTACT DETAILS:

Manifesto We are privileged to be a part of a rich, diverse community. But, with diversity comes a great need for inclusion, a need for representation that voices the needs and concerns of all students. I can be this voice. I am this voice. I want to start a movement that advocates for the struggles and accomplishments of all students. I want to introduce an era of inclusivity to the university, which vocalises the diversity of circumstances that impacts the welfare of all students. Voting for me is voting for hope and change. A new dawn is upon us.

Gafsa Blows

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DEGREE AND YEAR LEVEL:

3rd Year Law

Manifesto I’m not promising the impossible, however transformation is my leading ambition as an independent candidate the assurance which I present is that I’m determined to do everything in my power to represent each and everyone and support whatever ideas are put forward to me. Now more than ever we have to stand up, demand equality, honor our differences, support one another, believe in what we can achieve and be the change. Leadership cannot run on empty promises, students need change now more than ever, systems need to be put in place and accountability needs to take priority. I will listen to your voice and be an active part of your University life and remember your vote is your voice.

Bronwyn February

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BA III Sociology, Psychology and Women and Gender studies 066 190 7764 EMAIL: 3915124@myuwc.ac.za or februarybronwyn2@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: bronwyn_february FACEBOOK: Bronwyn February DEGREE AND YEAR LEVEL: WHATSAPP:

Manifesto For the past 10 years, excluding EFF and DASO, there has only been 2 political parties governing student relations. Therefore, we as a student community, have been settling for what we have viewed as the best out of a restricted option. It’s like deciding between whether you want Lucifer or Satan to govern your life. Considering this restriction of choices in voting for SRC, you need to ask yourself, if it has served you a purpose for your voice to be heard by voting, if your voice has not been listened to. Together we can decentralize the SRC, and give the average student a practical, influential voice. So vote Bronwyn February number 15 and vote for independence. Because the people must govern; by the power of the people, for the well-being of the people - in the absence of evidently dysfunctional political parties.

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information Independent candidates Anathi Hlaula

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BCom IV and final year @hlaula FACEBOOK: Anathi Namhla AmaGambu Hlaula DEGREE AND YEAR LEVEL: INSTAGRAM:

Manifesto I believe that students who are not as politically inclined also deserve to be represented. I believe I am a suitable candidate because I have gotten to experience all different types of students on our campus both politically and socially and will surely be a good representative of both on our collective quest of a decolonized institution. I’ve gotten to know many personally and their experience at UWC. It is not news that this institution has direly failed its students and has been very violent and harsh towards them yet it must ensure that its graduate students remain competitive in the market. As an institution it is prejudice, bureaucratic unnecessary and unacceptable in some of its practices, and because of this fact I’ll make it my responsibility and priority as a student representative to alleviate this unfairness on students by: 1.

Understanding, mitigating and communicating the presence of bias to students by management. Especially in the avenue of administration

2. Be responsible for maximizing social benefit and minimizing harm.

3. Practice humility and openness.

4. Make reasonable efforts to know and document policy that affect students and document its transformation. Such policies include the policy on admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate studies, admission to residence and the overall registration process.

5. Administer the process of the institution prioritizing the mental health of students.

6. Reduce hunger on campus by Proposing the implementation of a hydroponic garden as a continuous and sustainable feeding scheme incentive because canned foods are not enough and also no nutritious to keep students mentally viable and healthy, seeds are quite frankly not that expensive for there not be such an incentive already existing on a university with so much land around it.

7. And prioritize entrepreneurship incentives for students on campus.

My Leadership Experience: House Committee 2018/2019 Extra-Curricular: FYF, Res Café Building is a deliberate action.

The revolution is now VOTE ANATHI HLAULA

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information Independent candidates Brandon Jenniker

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BA III 3826502@myuwc.ac.za INSTAGRAM: jenniker FACEBOOK: Brandon Jenniker DEGREE AND YEAR LEVEL: EMAIL:

Manifesto I possess the correct balance of level-headedness and resilience. In my 3 years at University, I’ve seen the daily needs of students being neglected by management. However, I believe I have the knowledge and ability to make meaningful changes for all university students. The agenda of the SRC should be that of the students and not of any political party. Therefore I am proud to run as an independent candidate. The focus of my SRC tenure will be to achieve: Administrative Fluidity, Basic Resource Procurement, Equitable Resource Allocation and Academic Development.

Khuselwa Kafu

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Masters in Women and Gender Studies 3336259@myuwc.ac.za INSTAGRAM: Khuselwa_ Kafu FACEBOOK: Khuselwa Kafu DEGREE AND YEAR LEVEL: EMAIL:

Manifesto I aim to form part of an SRC that will be accountable to students first, before any political organization. This is the only way the SRC can be transparent , functional and visible in advocating for students rights on campus. We have pressing matters right now that affect students and I stand to facilitate an excellent student experience on campus by being an advocate of the students. My duties begin with ensuring the provision of OPEN ACCESS to Campus to ALL students of UWC while exercising the covid 19 limits on certain spaces. The migration to elearning has affected many students therefore to ensure no student is left behind I pledge to advocate for NO academic or financial exclusion consequently no students who were accommodated in 2020 should be excluded from 2021 Residential Placement.

I’m committed to holistic student development and empowerment hence my vision is to see the empty offices in the Student Center and Reslife center converted to creative spaces that can be used by UWC student entrepreneurs and innovative creatives for creating and operating student markets. My mission is to create the most interactive campus that is constantly moving forward hence I intend to create an online Students’ Response system where you as a student, have an opportunity to provide anonymous feedback on services received from various UWC Student Service Providers including the SRC. Sadly our students on campus have experienced injustice acts of GBV in our campus, that is why we need to aid the existing systems with creating a safe and accessible digital GBV response space that students can use 24/7 anonymously (or not) for support or/and reporting. SRC should aims to support students a academically as well , that is why the creation of ‘ WASHA STUDENT’: an ikamva add on platform that students can login to when they feel they are not doing well academically so they can get academic counseling and provided with practical ways of ensuring they qualify for writing exams is necessary . This is to ensure there are less dropouts and academic exclusions. For all this to be possible your support is needed , we as students should do away with national politics and focus on practical issues that affect us . Vote for change and VOTE KHUSELWA KAFU.

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information Independent candidates Aseza Mayaphi

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LLB 3rd year 3826502@myuwc.ac.za INSTAGRAM: Zanokuhle_19 FACEBOOK: Aseza Zanokuhle Maxhobayakhawuleza Sofasonke-uMagebhula Mayaphi TWITTER: AsezaZanokuhleM DEGREE AND YEAR LEVEL: EMAIL:

Manifesto My ascension into the SRC will mean progress for all students and programmatic action in championing their struggles.

I will advocate for: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Shuttle services for all sporting codes and recreational activities after 16h30.

Transparency in the allocation of rooms in residences.

Establishment of a greenhouse vegetable garden on campus.

NSFAS transport allowances corresponding to distance commuted.

Ensure compliance of private accommodation.

Transparent NSFAS appeal process.

Availability of exam scripts to students.

Recognition of sick notes issued by accredited traditional healers.

Provision of free sanitary towels.

24-hour access to the library throughput the year.

Establishment of a fund for non-NSFAS funded students.

Transparency in the employment of student assistants Internal training of postgraduate psychology students to help with mental health issues of students.

• Security patrol funded by landlords for students in private accommodation.

• Integration and accommodation of the differently-abled students into UWC activities.

YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE.

Caleb Petersen

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information Independent candidates Ivyn Sambo

21 Manifesto Three strong and simple principles are at the forefront of my SRC candidacy: 1.

Accountability: Unlike any candidate associated with a political party, I only answer to you, the student, instead of the policies and personnel in the party. The only person I am directed by and answer to is the voice of your command.

2. Fair access to resources: Everyone deserves equal access to the resources of the university. My aim is to ensure you are granted your rightful access to resources to best advance your needs and priorities.

3. Representation: Student leadership is supposed to be all about you, the student. I pledge that to you, the student will have a leader who will advocate for your needs and concerns.

I pledge the following seven (7) points as my manifesto to you: 1.

The provision of improved access to student housing and revisit accommodation policies of UWC.

2. The addressing of GBV through the implementation of extensive education, awareness, and efficient methods of combatting related factors.

3. The advocacy for inclusion of financial literacy education at a final year level to ensure all students leave university with an improved understanding of money generation and spending.

4. The implementation of food security programs as a supporting system for students.

5. The promise to maintain transparency with all students about the SRC functions, tasks and activities and how the funds of the SRC body are being allocated.

6. The promotion of relevant campus entertainment events for the whole university.

7. The improvement of use and allocation of SRC funds towards the implementation of creating new and supporting existing programs, organisations and societies.

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information Independent candidates Melisa Zulu

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STUDENT NUMBER:

3949308 BA II Psychology

DEGREE AND YEAR LEVEL:

Manifesto I am Melisa Zulu, a 2nd year BA Psychology student. I am a risk-taker who enjoys life as it is yet questions norms and aims to break ideologies formed by society. I am what some would consider a rough diamond, underestimated, rare to find and valuable, but most importantly a reflection of dedication and hard work. By being an administrative assistant, member of the Emerging Leaders Programme and Golden Key, I have been exposed to people and experiences that have motivated me to dedicate my time in creating change for the student body. I want students to see someone they can trust and depend on, an individual that promotes students’ needs and rights Vision: To ensure that students are provided with solutions that are well informed; leaders that are accountable; resources utilised appropriately and progress that benefits all.

Mission: Represent the student body and UWC community in a compassionate, transparent, and efficient manner, as well as achieve and promote excellency in the respective departments.

Values: • Honesty and transparency • Handwork, dedication, and accountability • Respect and Selflessness Goals: • Be part of a student body that listens, honours, and delivers results.

• Search, improve and provide insight and information that affects the well-being of students.

• Embody the voice of students and reflect the change they want to see.

Be bold, be heard. Your voice makes a difference, VOTE 22!

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information SASCO (South African Students Congress) candidates

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SRC 2020-2021

VOTE SASCO SRC 7 DEC - 10 DEC 2020

#OneStudentOneLaptop 24

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Luvo Bazi

Mmakgongwane (Lesego) Scott

25

32

Mangaliso Nompula

PRESIDENT

Ayanda Dlamini

26

Mvumekazi Sogcwayi

28

Mpumzi Duba

27

Sisikelelwe (Siki) Ndzala

29

Lwandile Mkabile

33

Yolanda Tyala

30

Minentle Nene

34

Luvo Phatela

A kile Zozo

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information SASCO Wanga Sigila Manifesto The South African Students Congress (SASCO) is guided by the principles of non-racialism, non-sexism and democracy.

Our approach to activism has the following pillars: Campus Work, Policy Work, Community Work, International Work and Building a strong student movement to defend and advance students’ interests.

Institutional Transformation We have an obligation to amend institutional policies that are not student friendly. We call for the review of the Admission and Re-Admission Policy, and Sexual Violence Policy. SASCO will continue campaigning against racism, xenophobia, homophobia, corruption and prejudice.

My Land My Accommodation There is accommodation of 3200 bed space for about 24 000 students and a work in progress of 2700 beds.

Our call for more bed spaces will ensure that more UWC students have access to on campus facilities and resources.

SASCO advocates for the University to own all residences.

Safety and Security Campus must be a safe space for students and especially for women and the LGBTQIA+ community. All perpetrators found guilty must be removed from our spaces. CPS must increase patrol around blind spots on campus.

Support Services We campaign for Primary Health Care, Rape Crisis Centre, Counselling services and CPS emergency unit for students in Private Accommodation and those who suffer academically and emotionally. SASCO will have an additional Food Program with the existing SDS-Tygerbrands initiative, and a sanitary towel drive in designated areas.

Dining Hall facility SASCO calls for the reopening of the ResLife dining hall facility.

Online Learning/E-Learning SASCO advocates for Access, Success and Redress.

Online learning is a threat to the previously disadvantaged students. SASCO acknowledges the IR4. However, social realities do not allow this digital epoch to manifest itself without disadvantaging the poor and working class.

Tutorials must facilitate the use of online learning; data must be free; integration of the digital world should adopt a universal approach of access. One student, One laptop!

Academic Excellence Faculty Councils must be implemented to champion faculty related matters. Students who stay off campus rely on

public transport and therefore are exposed to the criminal activities in society. As an alternative, they should have access to online assessments.

Free Education and abolishment of upfront payments The SASCO led SRC will ďŹ ght for free registration of all students and the abolishment of upfront fee payments.

UWC Radio Frequency We will continue to ensure our Radio Station frequency so that UWC Radio goes live.

Support and treatment of all sports SASCO calls for the equal support and treatment of all sporting codes.

Free Course Readers SASCO guarantees the roll out of free course readers.

Prescribed material in the library SASCO calls for increase of prescribed material in the University Library.

Unfair/ Discriminatory Marking SASCO is against unfair or discriminatory marking; only student numbers should be inserted in all assessments.

Mark my work, not my surname.

Private Accommodation SASCO advocates for a quarterly review of all accredited private accommodation. This must be done by CHC, SRC and off campus student forum and SDS officials. We will ensure that a safety route between Campus and Private Accommodation of Belhar and Bellville South is established.

University Residences It is time for the University to buy the DisaHof residence before the Western Cape DA government buys all four towers leaving students with no accommodation. We demand a revamping of the Gorvalla Residence. SASCO will address the unhygienic bathrooms and kitchens in Cassinga, Chris Hani, Liberty and Hector Peterson.

Transport The University together with SRC should enter into an agreement with the Minister of Transport and taxi associations to put in place a student friendly transport system for commuter students. We advocate for a transport subsidy for commuter students.

VOTE SASCO!

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information EFFSC (Economic Freedom Fighters Students’ Command) candidates

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36

Phumelelani Mshumi

39

Nkanyisi Banzi

40

Belindah Govu

43

Ongezwa Magidigidi

44

Sbashle Ntuli

Sinethemba Sithebe

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38

Aphendule Bly

41

Osama Elmowafi

42

Bulelani Mekile

Bulumko Mpambani

45

Zandile Vava

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2020 SRC ONLINE ELECTION Candidate information EFFSC UWC SRC 2020/21 List of Commitments and Manifesto 1.

Advocate for an institutionalized Meal-a-Day program.

2. Advocate for permanent Distribution of Data to Off-campus/Commuter students.

3. Advocate for an initiative that will see a long-term implementation of support groups during the examination period being made available to students.

4. Advocate for a Free Operating clinic on campus/the introduction of a mobile clinic for UWC students and workers.

5. Advocate for the provision of free sanitary towels to female students.

6. Advocate for the decrease of the 100% upfront payment required from international students; Africans in particular.

7. Advocate for institutional policies and educational programs that aim to integrate the LGBTQIAPK+ community and educate the entire populace about sexualities and gender politics.

8. Advocate for the availability of exam scripts after an exam evaluation.

9. Advocate for 24-hour library operation throughout the academic year as well as reasonable and corresponding shuttle times.

10. Advocate for the formal accreditation of traditional healers within the institution as well as the acceptance of medical certiďŹ cates issued by traditional healers.

11. Advocate for provision of shuttles to transport all students doing their practicals.

12. Advocate for the appraisal and evaluation of all university accredited private accommodation to ensure conducive living conditions for students.

13. Advocate for the introduction of a licensing program that will make the testing and issuing of learner’s licenses available to all UWC students across all faculties.

https://www.eisaict.org.za/UWCSRC

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