WITS SRC voters guide.pdf

SRC ELEctions

2013/14VOTERS GUIDEVOTERS GUIDE

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What is the SRC?

The SRC is the Student Representative Council of the University – the most powerful student representative body on campus. It is responsible for representing the interest of students in many university platforms, including—amongst others—Senate and Council of the university. In fact, Student Union is a term common in European Universities. The SRC also acts as a support structure for other student bodies such as clubs and societies and Schools and Faculty Councils.

The SRC is composed of 19 students: fifteen of these students are elected directly by the student body in accordance with the Electoral Rules. The other four are elected into the SRC through their constituencies and they represent: The All Faculty Council, All Residence Council, Sports Council and Postgraduate Association.

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INDEX

INTRODUCTIONSRC general electionsWhere to vote?Message from the electoral officeMessage from the outgoing president

DASODASO manifestoDASO candidates

INDEPENDENTSIndependent candidates & manifestos

PROJECT WProject W manifestoProject W candidates

PYAPYA manifestoPYA candidates

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SRC GENERAL ELECTIONS

How to vote• Swipe your student card at the ICAM reader for voter verification and

confirmation that you have not voted previously;• Proceed to the scrutineer with the UV lamp and UV pen. After checking

your student card with the UV lamp, he/she will make a mark with the UV pen at the back of your student card;

• Scrutineers will check the voters roll to confirm your name on the voters roll, and once confirmed, will cross out your name on the voters roll. You will then be issued with a stamped ballot card;

• Proceed to the voting booths where a scrutineer will advise you on how to vote and also check your card to see that it is stamped;

• After voting on your ballot card, proceed to the ballot boxes to drop off your ballot card. A scrutineer will once again check that only the ballot card is being deposited and that the card is stamped;

• You will then be advised to leave the polling station because you have completed the steps in the voting process.

Remember that your vote is a secret!!!!! No preference is indicated on the ballot card.

NB : Please use the pencil provided to cast your vote.

There are 15 seats available on the SRC Committee and so when you receive your voting ballot card, you will be allowed to mark the numbers of 15 candidates whom you would like to see leading the SRC. If you like, you can Vote for less than fifteen preferred candidates, but not more than 15 because that will render your vote a spoilt one and thus disadvantaging your preferred candidates.

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WHERE TO VOTE?

POLLING STATIONS

Voting will take place as follows;

Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, and 29 August 2013

LOCATION CAMPUS TIMEHarold Holmes library- (outside)

Education Campus 09:00 – 17:00

Piazza – Great Hall Stairs

East Campus 09:00 – 19:00

Matrix (Next to Pentz Bookshop)

East Campus 09:00 – 19:00

FNB (next to Maya’s Café)

West Campus 09:00 – 19:00

Adler Museum – Main Foyer

Medical School 09:00 – 16:30

Please note that that voting will only be upon producing a valid 2013 student card.

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MESSAGE FROM THE ELECTORAL OFFICE

The Students’ Representative Council advocates for the rights and wellbeing of all students at the University of the Witwatersrand. The SRC offers support and services to enhance the student experience. It also serves as a link between University management and the student body. The role of the SRC is also to create a vibrant and active campus through social upliftment programmes, events and entertainment, academic and leadership development.It might not always seem that exciting but the work of the SRC really is vital to student life.Voting gives a sense of belonging and responsibility towards your own growth and happiness at this University. Exercising your vote also goes with patriotism. For many years, in the history of South Africa, a large majority of people did not have a right to participate in choosing their own leaders, with redress strategies, YOU now have an opportunity to choose who YOU want in the SRC, and that is a lifetime experience, which you must not forfeit.

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE CANDIDATES.

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!!!

Ms Jabu Mashinini Ms Nicole Msomi

Chief Electoral Officer Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

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MESSAGE FROM OUTGOING PRESIDENT

Leadership, at the level of SRC in particular, must never be perceived as another title that will look on your CV or a life fixated with perks, but rather it is a servant hood of the highest accord which requires one to be selfless and whole heartedly willing to serve the broader constituency of the Wits community. For one to decide to run for SRC it requires you to be actively involved and concerned about what happens on your campus and have taken active measures to be a part of the solution. Your decision as a candidate to run shows that you want to contribute your time, ideas and service to the rest of the students

Just remember that the focus of leadership is not so much about the leader, it is about the people we wish to lead. The heartbeat of students should ALWAYS be greater than our own selfish ambitions and pride. Always lead with integrity and treat others the way you would have them treat you. SRC is a student representative council therefore every issue a student brings should be treated with respect regardless of how trivial it may seem. You will make mistakes, say things and promise things that you will realize later that you cannot keep because of the nature of wits. My advice to the candidates is this, always be honest, and be true to yourself.

To students, make an educated vote, the prettiest face or the one who uses the best English, might not necessarily be the best person to represent 30000 students in the highest decision making bodies of the University. Take time to know the candidates, what the stand for and what is it they are planning to do in ensuring we challenge the status quo and serve students.

Remember the wise words of Fanon “Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.” Let us not betray it as students by not voting, Best of Luck to all candidates and to all students. I know who I am voting for this year’s election; a tried and trusted leadership collective ready to serve all students. Question is: do you?

Sibulele MgudlwaSRC President 2012/2013

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DASO DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE STUDENT ORGANIZATION

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DASO MANIFESTO

1. Safety for allThe severe economic and social consequences of being affected by crime are serious, and can range from being unable to attend lectures due to physical injuries, high levels of post-traumatic stress which impacts negatively on studies. A DASO SRC will ensure that all areas of the campus must be well monitored by CCTV camera. The security at the University entrances needs to be enhanced by requiring proper identification of students entering and leaving by vehicle. The University must integrate campus security systems SAPS.

2. Student ForumYOU are taking the time to elect a good SRC to represent YOU. DASO acknowledges this fact and assures all Wits students that a DASO SRC will establish an effective communication system with students on all campuses. A DASO SRC will hold public meetings at least once a month. Student Forum

3. An SRC for all campusesUnlike other tertiary institutions, the SRC at Wits is a central SRC that serves students on all campuses. We recognise the failure of the current SRC to effectively engage with students on campuses other than the main Braamfontein East Campus. A DASO SRC will set up functioning offices at every campus and will ensure that communication is effective through this network.

4. FacilitiesThe Wits main campus has a severe lack of parking space for students and a mismanaged parking space for staff. This results in students arriving late for lectures, cars being clamped and vandalised and other inconveniences. A DASO SRC believes that the only solution to the parking problem is to create more parking space, either by utilising land around the University, or by building a parkade on existing parking space. The SRC must prioritise this issue and ensure that the management is made aware of the implication.

5. Financial ExclusionsEach year, many students face the same issue of financial difficulty, and a subsequent battle to get reinstated into the University. Such issues affect students’ performance academically by adding unneeded stresses. DASO is working closely with the DA Youth to ensure proper reform of the NSFAS. Many students are unable to benefit

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from the fund because they are not “poor enough”. We believe that such criteria need to be amended to suit the current socio-economic standards. We also promote the conversion of a NSFAS loan into a bursary for students who perform well and the delay of interest charges on the loan until the student has completed his/her studies. A DASO SRC will work towards achieving minimum exclusions and will ensure that the needs of performing students are provided for. The SRC must also stand firm against unsubstantiated fee increases and unaffordable registration fees that lead to poor academic performance.

6. Study week before examsWits University commences both the mid and end of year exams immediately the day after the final semester lectures. For many students this provides an unbearable challenge, resulting in high failure rates where there could have been a greater success rate. A DASO SRC will push for a study week to be given between the final semester lecture and the commencement of the first exam. This will also allow for more consultation time with lecturers/tutors before the exam period.

7. Reopen O-villageO-village is currently closed due to high rent, however this also serves as a disadvantaged to students wanting to relax and kick back after a long week of lectures. We believe that students need to have a space on campus to relax and have social gatherings. Thus, a DASO SRC will ensure that through negotiation with the university O-village will be re-open. Maya’s has been closed on West campus we need to ensure that there is a new shop/company that takes over from Maya’s to ensure students do not have to walk to east campus.

8. Exam scriptsWe believe students must be able to get back their final exam scripts after they have written without going through an application process to ensure that they can see where they went wrong. We believe that the fee for supplementary exams must be reduced as students are not able to afford the cost.

9. FundraisingWe aim to make student forum fun by bringing artist and dj’s we as a DASO SRC will ensure SRC report back is fun and engaging. We will host a Mr and Mrs Wits annually to raise funds for the bail-out fund. We will have the students for students concert yearly to raise funds for students.

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11. TechnologyWi-fi zones throughout the whole university. Upgrade of all computer services to ensure faster internet connection.

12. PolicyWe will implement the Bail Out Fund that will cater to all students who may lack finances for printing, supplementary exams, text books and excursions.

13. A DASO SRC will insure that students on West campus, Education campus and Medical school have more than just one place to buy food and they do not have to come to main. Especially Education and Medical campuses where there is only Olives and Plates and it costs a lot to eat there.

14. Coin slots in the Kudu bucks machines and kudu bucks machines in labs and libraries. We also want more printing facilities after hours on campus.

15. Expanding the shuttle service to accommodate all students around the City in places like Parkstation, Noord, Bree and Braamfontein

Residence Manifesto• Printing machines at residences.• Increase the WIFI radius at residences.• More computers at the computer labs.• Proper bus shelters and lighting for external residences.• Residences to all be disability friendly with a full time care - taker.• Quality food at catering residences. Allowing students to suggest meals that they would

like to eat.• Better entertainment rooms and recreation (mainly residences on main campus)• Extend the working hours of heaters and new wall heaters in most residences.• More investment in Residence sport teams.• Proper working lifts in our residences• Back-up generators in case of power cuts (NOT ALL RESIDENCES HAVE THIS)• New sleeping mattress• Self catering students to have one proper cooked meal a day because we cannot assume

they do have food as students are here to get degrees and not to learn how to cook.• Telephone extensions to be able to call lecturers’ offices on campus• One approved sleep over a month.

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Degree Registered for: Law 3rd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Law School Mentor 2013: Law School Council Candidate - DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr bursary recipient

Interests:Modeling, Dramatic Art, Singing & playing the guitar

CANDIDATE 4: FEMBER JOSELYNN

CANDIDATE 11: ROBERT KGAKOA

Degree Registered for: BA 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Tutoring first year economics at Wits.2013: Mentor first year students for my sponsorship (REAP).2013: Working with Rural Education Access Programme (REAP), which is an organization that offer sponsorship for young people from rural areas to enable them to further their studies as promotional facilitator.2013: Working with M-vision management which is an agency for film, modeling and advertisement.2012: Top performer of economics for Wits residence.2012: Joined Wits music club. 2012: Joined Wits athletic club.

Interests:Singing, Sport, Presenting, Quality and sustainable education, Foreign affairs issues Economics and trade.

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Degree Registered for: BA Law 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Played Netball for the Wits Netball Team2013: Currently playing Netball for the David Webster Netball Team2013: Currently serving as the Treasurer for DASO2013: Present – Serving as the DA Youth Chair forward 612012: Netball Coach at Roedean School (SA)

CANDIDATE 13: NTOMBIYEZULU KHUMALO

CANDIDATE 14 : SEL KUTE


Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Co-Founder and Coordinator of Youth and Student Arts Initiative; Alter Native South Africa.2012: Former member of the Golden Key International Students Society.

Interests:Philosophy, poetry, journal writing and public speaking

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Degree Registered for: BA Law 3rd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Wits Law School tutor (Law of Persons) 2012-2013: Member of the Wits SRC Media and Communications sub-committee 2012: Member of the Democratic Alliance to present2011: Member of the BBC News Johannesburg Bureau 2008-2009: Journalist for RU Activate 2007: Assistant Editor for high school newsletter BA Journalism graduate

Interests:Clubbing, caring for animals, social networking, reading and writing Delictual Law and Property Law

CANDIDATE 20: PUSELETSO MATENCHE

CANDIDATE 27: THATO MOGANEDI


Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: I am currently serving as a class representative for Philosophy.2013: I got selected to attend the Student Development Leadership Unit, winter leadership camp.2011-2012: I was appointed as Supervisor for Exclusive Books after being there for 3 months. 2010-2011: I was a facilitator for an NGO called Umuzi Photo Club.

Interests:Television, film, reading and music

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Degree Registered for: BSc 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012 - 2013: SMES Public Relation Officer (PRO) 2012: Wits Res Life AssistantSchool of Mining Engineering Society (SMES) Co-opted member2011: Targeting Talent Programme Residential Assistant 2011-2012: SMES Entertainment Officer2010 - 2011: House Committee of Medhurst Hall (Entertainment officer)2009: LRC Treasurer

Interests:Doing charity work

CANDIDATE 30: ROBBINA TSEBANG MOLATJANE

CANDIDATE 35: SIHLE MTHETHWA

Degree Registered for: Bed 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Establisher of the Daso Education campus Branch.- Helped establish school choirs in under privileged schools.- Contested Education School Council election and was the runner up for chairperson.

Interests:Community outreach programs

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Degree Registered for: BA 3rd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Awarded the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship.2012: Class representative for International relations.2012 to date: Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO) Leader.2012 to date: Gauteng Democratic Alliance Youth Provincial Chairperson of Communications and Media. 2012: First Year Experience ambassador2012: Democratic Alliance Young Leaders Programme graduate.2012: Member of Golden Key International Society 2011 to date: Model IBSA serving as Director of Partnerships. 2011: Served as class representative for the Economic studies. 2011: Attended the Emerging Leader’s Summit hosted by the Student Development Leadership Unit2011: Received the prestigious scholarship award from Ernest Oppenheimer Foundation for academic excellence.

Interests:Reading, athletics and poetry

CANDIDATE 34: LUYOLO MPHITHI

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Member of the Wits Students Business Association2013: Member of the Wits Cricket Club2013: Recently Assisted at Child Relief and You Childline India Foundation a Non- Governmental Organization in Navi, Mumbai, India.2013: Member of the Democratic Alliance Students Organization2013: Currently involved with Mvision Management- Modeling and Advertising Agency.2013: Independent Field Advertiser for Clientele Life in Sandton.2012: Joint Treasurer and Director of Programs for the Model IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) National Committee in 2012

Interests:Global current affairs, travelling, immersing in different cultural experiences, sports fanatic, music, philanthropy and Allan Gray Long Term Business Investment schemes

CANDIDATE 37: AVIWE MZAIDUME

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012: Chairperson of Medhurst hall Residence (JCE) 2011 to date: Member of the Democratic Alliance 2011: Member of the Wits Debating Union 2011 to date: Member of the Law Student Council2010: Sowetan Young Communicators Awards provincial finalist2010: Eskom Science Expo National finalist

Interests:Clubbing, property development , farming , social networking sites, marketing events , politics and Constitutional law

CANDIDATE 43: KESELEDILE REBONE SEGOPOLO

CANDIDATE 44: SHISHA SEKHAOLELO

Degree Registered for: Bcom 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Member of Parity, partying for charity- FYE ambassador - Secretary for Silly Buggers- Class Rep in Economics- HCI Foundation Recipient- Common Purpose Frontrunner graduate

Interests:Fashion, violinist, dancing and an emerging socialite

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Wits School of art School Council Secretary2013: Democratic Alliance Student Organisation Chairperson2013: SRC Sub-committee for Fundraising2013: David Webster House Committee - Sub-committee - Entertainment portfolio 2013: David Webster House Committee - Sub-committee - Treasurer portfolio2012: Class representative for fine art second year2012: Class representative for political studies first year2012: Wits school of Art school council secretary 2012: Democratic Alliance Student Organisation Events coordinator2012: Democratic Alliance Student Organisation Secretary 2011: Class representative for fine art first year

Interests:Politics, advertising, philanthropy, art, social events, gardening ,drawing, painting, watching movies and reading, chess, fencing and jewellery making

CANDIDATE 46: DIKELEDI SELOWA

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Became a member of Golden Key International Honour Society 2013: Organizer of One Day Without Shoes (shoe collection drive) with the Wits Volunteer Program (WVP) 2012: Served as a committee member at Wits Student Christians Organization (SCO) - Media Officer at DASO Wits (Democratic Alliance Student Organisation; Wits) - Sunday school teacher at Bryanston Bible Church

Interests:Policy debate, women’s rights campaigns, protests against gender based violence, Political Studies, Right to Know campaign activist, Anthropology, Spirituality, Zumba Fitness and Arts

CANDIDATE 51: ALEXANDRA WILLIS

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Degree Registered for: Bcom 3rd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012 -2013: Chairperson Sillybuggers2010- 2013: Executive Member2006 -2007: Prefect2005 -2006: RCL Executive member2006: Junior City Council member

Interests:Reading, cartooning and writing

CANDIDATE 7: TRYRONE MICHAEL GRAY

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MANIFESTO - TRYRONE MICHAEL GRAY

My purpose and intent is to encourage and provide avenues for increasing unity among students and staff at Witwatersrand University, therefore I propose allowing isiZulu or at least one African language to be either fully or partially subsidized to allow greater opportunity to foster mutual communication.

Furthermore administration staff needs inter-faculty training to reduce red-tape, and create events whereby students from different faculties meet, to increase unity and stimulate multidisciplinary academic communication in order to facilitate an environment conducive to the creation of new ideas and the release of research and increase publication of academic journals.

It is also in the interest of both the students and the country to focus not only on career fares but also to allow volunteer students access to “Job Shadowing”, thereby unifying graduates skills with those needed in the job market.

Transparency of funds, as well as allowing for coin slots in the kudu bucks terminals thereby taking a Rawlsian approach to facilitate unity between those with coins and those with notes.

Also allowing the Village and centres on West Campus to be re-opened and run by students with students for students, the profits of which will help fund students in need by the efforts of students themselves, it will also allow for work experience, a valuable signal for prospective employers.

Ubuntu: uMuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu!

We affirm our own humanity, when we acknowledge another’s.

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:- HDI Youth Marketing board of directors, - Commercial radio presenter - Facilitate and host motivational talks for students.- Radio presenter,- Experienced and seasoned Actress- TV Presenter

Interests:Promotional jockey, MC/ Events, Voice Overs and ambassador for various brands

CANDIDATE 9: MOSA ROBIN KAISER

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MANIFESTO - MOSA ROBIN KAISER

What we demand:1. The university must make transport and security available to students that stay around Braamfontein area between 8 pm and 12 mid - night for safety and security reasons. 2. Due to constant malfunctioning of computers and printing services, we demand that:The university must provide student helpers 7 days a week and must make provision for printing services at every university residence.

3. Students must write supplementary exams shortly after their June and December exams as opposed to the following year in January (writing sup in January is too costly for international students and students who stay far, and increases probability for failure).

4. Multi-level parking should be constructed for students because there is no sufficient parking space.

5. The dining hall must make provision for an online booking system – sometimes the booking system does not work!

6. Since the university has acknowledged South Point as a credible accommodation for students, the university must help students at South Point when they have complaints about poor conditions and services e.g. lack of hot water for showers.

7. International students should pay their fees in installments as opposed to once-off payments. They should also be allowed to register after having paid their tuition fees.

8. The fees office must make it a point that no additional costs are added to the students fees account towards the end of the academic year after bursaries and NSFAS have paid.

9. NSFAS must pay for one student club/gym/society subscription.

10. Students must be fully supported and encouraged to participate in entrepreneurial activities during the FLEE MARKET week.

11. SRC must reach out to students by creating Q&A platforms at residence and faculty level, and give feedback to students on what they promised prior to elections

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:2006- 2009: Prefect in High School2004: House captain

Interests:Netball, squash, yoga, Indian dancing and soccer

CANDIDATE 15: JIGNASSHA LALLOO

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MANIFESTO - JIGNASSHA LALLOO

CHANGE IS FOR TODAY,NOT FOR TOMORROW WHEN IT DOESN’T MATTERI AM HERE TO MAKE THE CHANGE!

In life it is always said that winning is not everything, in my life I acknowledge that this might be so... However once you settle for second best, then that is surely all you will achieve. Personally I believe there is only one position I need to work towards and that is the highest point in every venture I undertake. Life has taught me that through the simple trait of respect for others and diligence in my endeavours success is not that far away. Interacting with people requires a level of leading by example rather than solely as an autocrat, the key is in earning the respect you demand.

The SRC in my opinion is a method to initiate change and give the students a voice in situations where they feel they have been dominated by authorities. As a member of the SRC I intend on evaluating every aspect that comes to my notice and making it a priority no matter how small the issue may be. I believe in making the changes that are required today rather than waiting for tomorrow when those changes may not even be needed anymore. I strongly believe in leaving behind a legacy whereby I am remembered even just by a few people for changing a piece of the world, it’s for this reason that I strive to be in a position to show my worth.

Sincerely

Jignassha Lalloo

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Degree Registered for: Actuarial Science 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: University Council Merit Scholarship 2013: Golden Key Sub-Committee member2012-2013: Wits FIF President 2012: University Council Merit Scholarship 2011: Crawford College Bronze Medal Mathematics 1 2011: Computational and Applied Book Prize 2011: Business Accounting Runner up Prize 2011: Economics Bronze Medal 2010: Joshua Nkomo Merit Scholarship in recognition of the best national high school results 2009: Best Advanced Level Cambridge results2009: High School Captain 2007: Best GCE O-Level results2007: Provincial Best Public speaker 2006: National Chess Junior Champions

Certificates of Merit and First Class in recognition for outstanding results in the following courses:• Algebra 1• Calculus 1• Group Theory 2• Linear Algebra 2• Basic Analysis• Advanced Analysis• Actuarial Science 1• Mathematical Statistics 1

Interests:Reading newspapers, devote Christian, Playing and Analysis of Chess, general public debate in current affairs

CANDIDATE 17: AMON MAGUNJE

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MANIFESTO - AMON MAGUNJE

BackgroundFundamental changes in the world as we know it today have been brought about by an elite group of few individuals. These individuals had the know-how, the belief and the drive embedded in them. Talk about Lincoln, Luther King, Madiba and Gandhi, all these were leaders who had these three in common. They knew what had to be done and how to do it regardless of the sacrifices. They had the belief that it was possible and the drive in them took them through all the adverse situations.

It is against this background that our great University finds itself in serious need of such individuals hence my compulsion to put my hand up and want to take up the challenge by getting a leadership role in the SRC.

Issues to be Addressed • To actively engage the University Administration in coming up with mechanism

to support students in their earlier years of study as their current pass-rate is dismally low and is continuing with the free fall.

• To lobby the University to take up an active role in ensuring that graduates get jobs when they complete their studies. The Wits system is one of the best in this country and yet this has not been fully exploited to ensure that graduates get jobs.

• To provide leadership that can be used as a “bridge” between the student body and the Administration not as a weapon of chaos, mayhem and disorderly orchestrated fighting of the two parties.

• To encourage the participation of the student body in the clubs and societies of the University, funds that the University has set aside for student leadership development, talent nurturing and skills perfection currently lye idle.

• To extend a hand to the large contingent international students who are generally marginalized, face expensive fees payments under very un-flexible payment plans and face unequal opportunities in vacation works and getting jobs after the completion of their studies.

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Experienced and seasoned actor (short films and drama)2011 -2013: Manager at Grahamstown National Arts Festival2002: Head of Acting Department in High School2007: Head of Acting Department in church Interests:Reading and pool

CANDIDATE 22: MICHAEL MAZIBUKO

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MANIFESTO - MICHAEL MAZIBUKO











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Leadership Experience and Achievements:2011: Top 24 for the KPMG business case challenge - Chairperson for the Knights of Da Gama speaker’s course- Peer Councilor

Interests:Reading

CANDIDATE 33: SADE MOODLEY

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MANIFESTO - SADE MOODLEY

NEVER BE BULLIED INTO SILENCE, ACCEPT NO ONE’S DEFINITION OF YOUR LIFE, DEFINE YOURSELF, MAKE THE CHANGES NEEDED TODAYWITH ME

The above is an illustration of how I lead my life. I strongly believe that my destiny is defined by how I live every single day. Diversity in any context is the key to success, whether someone is White, Black, Indian or Coloured we are the future of South Africa and then only can we become a united planet. Every person deserves the opportunity to succeed; it’s what you do with that opportunity that matters. I am my success!My objectives are thus simply to explore more thoroughly and find the opportunities that I know I can concur. There is no such thing as failure, through hard work, dedication and remaining grounded there will always be a path to success. I strive to be more than just a number or a name, I strive to be the woman who knows she made a success in her life because there is nothing more to do even if it were possible to turn back time. As a member of the SRC at the University of the Witwatersrand I wish to hear the voices of the students and make a difference because to me there is no such thing as tomorrow if today is already here. Students may rely on my declarations as if they have been conducted under oath due mainly to the fact that I believe respect should be earned and not demanded.

I am here, any day any time, if someone feels I can make a difference.

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Degree Registered for: BSc 4th year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012: Chairperson of Metallurgy and Chemical student society 2010: Team leader of students from the University of the Witwatersrand for a tutoring project. The goal was to target under-privileged schools in Mpumalanga and assist in science related 2009: Best learner in Mogodumo District for Mathematics and Science and best learner at Derek Kobe High School

Interests:Music and poetry

CANDIDATE 45: SELEMA PABALELO

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MANIFESTO - SELEMA PABALELO











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MANIFESTO - project w

My Manifesto is simple: Make Wits Better. I am part of the Project W group which aims to make an SRC accountable to the students. This means that the focus must be on student issues and not on party politics that ignore the students and the campus. An SRC should strive to create an environment of learning, enjoyment, activism and intellectual engagement. The obstacles facing this vision are immense and can only be tackled using the Project W platform of MASS action: Money, Academics, Social and Services.

MONEYMoney issues are the single biggest problem facing students all around the world. At Wits, like many other universities around the country, students face problems not only on how to pay for their studies and particularly on time but also other issues like accommodation and the fact that many students often go hungry.

ACADEMICThe reason people attend university is ultimately to get an education but there are barriers. There is the issue of access to proper text books, under resourced, unavailable libraries, slow turn around times for marks and ineffective “Kudu Bucks” machines.

SOCIALWits should be accessible and enjoyable so students can learn in a more informal way. Excessive bureaucracy prevents regular social events and stops innovation in events that create inclusion. The IT infrastructure is also poor and difficult for students to access.

SERVICESThere are basic services that the university helps to provide, however these are not adequate. The bus system is often unclear, not extensive enough and parking is a problem for students with cars. There are also issues with safety and plenty can be to be done to secure the campus.

Should we be elected to the SRC I will do everything in my power to assist in dealing with these issues to Make Wits Better.

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Degree Registered for: LLB 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Academic year President, West Africa Students Union (WASU) University of Witswatersrand1998- 2004: Certificates of Completion in A+, N+ and Microsoft System Certified Engineer (MCSE)

Interests:Volunteer Researcher at Justice Alliance South Africa, researching legal materials; cases and articles and legislation, volunteer at PSOM and helping with collection and delivery of stationery and food parcels

CANDIDATE 1: SIMEON OLUWAFUNSO

CANDIDATE 2: GERRY COMNINOS

Degree Registered for: Bachelor of Laws 3rd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Graduated BCom, Law and Economics (University of South Africa )- Treasurer of the Students Hellenic Association of the University of the Witwatersrand.- Serve on the Academic Committee of the Black Lawyers Association (Wits).

Interests:Mountain Biking, Golf, Rugby, Travel, Current Affairs and Politics

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Degree Registered for: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Offered a position in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (year of Study 2) based on academic performance in 20122012: Completed first year Bachelor of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences 2011: Matriculated from Yeshiva College with distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Biology and Life Orientation 2010 April - 2011May: Johannesburg Junior Council - Junior Councillor form 2010 – 2011: Yeshiva College - Prefect at Yeshiva College

CANDIDATE 3: AVIGAL TALYA CUTLER

CANDIDATE 5: ETHAN ARI GENENDE

Degree Registered for: Bcom/LLB 4th year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2011: Award for Best Legal Argument: Roman Law Moot Competition2009: Community Award: Recognition of Services Rendered2008: School Prefect2008: PKF Business Studies Award: Top Student2008: Judaica Award: Most Committed2007: School Committee Head2007: Head of East Bank Underprivileged Education Pro

Interests:Sport, scuba diving, music, history, religion and community outreach

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Degree Registered for: BA 3rd Year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2011-2013: Member of the Wits Debating society2012-2013: Member of Wits Golf 2013: Member of Wits Martial Arts2011-2012: Member and Treasurer of Wits Business Society2011: Member of SASCO2013: Member of Black Management Forum

Interests:Martial arts, debating and sportscases and articles and legislation, volunteer at PSOM and helping with collection and delivery of stationery and food parcels

CANDIDATE 6: TAPIWA GOZHORE ADEBOLAJO

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Degree Registered for: Honours in Psychology

Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Passed Undergrad in Psychology, Philosophy and Politics2013: Silly Buggers Executive: Marketing 2012: Chairperson2012: Dean’s List 2012: Golden Key2009-2011: Controller – Incident Command and Control Centre: 2006 – 2007: Management Committee (prefect)2006 – 2007: Johannesburg Junior City CouncilFull Colours: Rhetoric2005; 2006 and 2007: Best Senior Speaker 2005 – 2006: RCL Executive - Half Colours: Drama

Interests:2012 to date: Tutor – MasterMaths 2008 to date: Tutor at a Private High School for Mathematics, Science and Statistics

CANDIDATE 8: JARRED JOSHUA HART

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Degree Registered for: Bsc 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012 -2013: Vice President for Ingoing exchange programme for Wits AIESEC University.2012 -2013: Treasurer and international tournament organiser at the Wits debating union. 2012: Organising committee member for South African National AIESEC student apprentice challenge.- Coach debate in developmental schools in Daveyton

CANDIDATE 16: JABULILE CEEJAY MABUZA

CANDIDATE 18: HENRY THABO MASUKU

Degree Registered for: Bachelor of Nursing 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: First year health science Physics and Chemistry tutorial co-ordinator2012: Class representative first year Bachelor in Nursing 2010—2011: President of Prefect board 2011: Chairperson of School debate and Public Speaking Union 2010: Mathematics Academic achievement 2008-2009: School Prefect

Interests:Sports, debating, charity and reading

Interests:Volunteer at AIESEC University of Gdansk, Poland, AIESEC Internship teaching English, South Africa history and culture in high schools, tutor of Mathematics, Physical sciences and English and debating cases and articles and legislation, volunteer at PSOM and helping with collection and delivery of stationery and food parcels

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Degree Registered for: BA 2nd Year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:JPU: The JPU programme consists of providing tasks and activities on a Saturday afternoon for children of the community, so as to keep them off the streets. I had a leadership position, where I was given the task of providing and overseeing constructive activities for children of the community aged 6-10, usually in groups of 10-50.

CANDIDATE 21: KYLE MATHER

CANDIDATE 24: EMMANUEL SIMPHIWE MBONANI

Degree Registered for: BA 3rd Year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Treasurer – School of Human and Community Development 2010: School Representative Council of Learners 2008: Class Representative Council of Learners 2005: Head Prefect

Interests:Member of the Wits Debating society, Hockey

Interests:TLC Building Project: Orphanage for abused and abandoned babies – assisted in repairing roads, clearing fields for subsistence farming and building a small concrete pond. Kensington Aids Orphanage: Cared for and fed babies with HIV /AIDS.Noah’s Ark: Schooling and aftercare centre. Assisted with the homework and provided aftercare activities in the form of group sports and games.

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Degree Registered for: BA Law 1st year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013-2014: Deputy President of the South African Nationals University Debating council 2013: Wits Law school Moot court Champion2013: Wits Law Moot court best speaker2013: Shortlisted for Alan Gray Orbis scholarship 2012 – 2013: President of the Wits debating Union2012: Best Speaker in Africa2011: South African Nationals Debating Champion2009: South African Nationals Public Speaking Champion2005: Nugget National high schools Debating Champions (Zimbabwe)2005: National best speaker (Zimbabwe) - Merit award for Chemistry 101 at the University of Witwatersrand- Captain of the chess team- Captain of the Debating team - Seven distinctions in O’ Level exams- Chair person and Founder of the Scripture Union- Member of the Junior City council- Debating Coach at Several top hundred schools ( Kingsmead college who I coached to the first Gauteng provincial title, St Mary’s High school the oldest school in Gauteng, Marion College)

Candidate 25: LEON JAMAINE MITHI (MIGHTI JAMIE)

Interests:Avid church goer and passionate about the growth of campus ministry and Godfirst Church member. Author of the Book “HOW NOT TO FAIL”. Second edition coming soon – free of charge to all students next year. Was instrumental in creating and moderate the first ever town hall meeting with the Vice Chancellor. Great supporter of the great move on campus PROJECT W as they collect cans for hungry students and make a difference. Tutored several students in Chemistry and helped them achieve high marks, I continue to tutor and coach pro bono a variety of students on campus. Noah’s Ark: Schooling and aftercare centre. Assisted with the homework and provided aftercare activities in the form of group sports and games.

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012 to date: Member of the Wits Debating Union2012 to date: Member of the Wits Business Society2012 to date: Wits events promoter2011: Vice- Chairperson of the Debating Society 2011: Director of the Best House Play Prize - 2011: First in Drama Award- 2011: Most likely to be voted state President Book Prize- 2010: Secretary of the Debating Society 2008: Top Reader Certificate- - Various Sports Team Awards- Prefect- Debating Honours - Drama Colours- Numerous Best Speaker Awards - “FUNK” Regional Dramatic Arts Showcase - Member of the Debating 1st Team – KZN Debating Champions

CANDIDATE 26: KHWEZI KAY MLABA

CANDIDATE 41: DONOVAN JOHNSON PENTZ


Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Intern at the South African Human Rights Commission2006: Chess grandmaster’s award2005: Student’s Representative council President at Mutare boys High School2002: Metal Work Prize

Interests:National Debater, performer and charity work

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Degree Registered for: Bsc 3rd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012-2013: Golden Key Society member2012: Wits Residence Life Tutorship Programme 2012: Offer academic assistance, mentorship and guidance to junior students2011 -2012: Academic & Entertainment and Media Sub- Committee member 2007(Bronze), 2008(Silver), 2009(Gold): Finalist in Applied Sciences category2009 - 2010: Head Boy 2008: Deputy Head Boy 2006 – 2007: Prefect Council Member

Interests:Sports, musical instruments, debating, drama and politics

CANDIDATE 42: GAUTAM RAO


Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Member of Golden Key since second year- Golden Key Wits Chapter Main Executive Interests:English tutor for TeachMe2

CANDIDATE 52: AWANDE NOMBUSO ZWANE

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Full colors for Debating- Half Colors for Service- Scroll for academics- Attended the National Individual Debating and Public Speaking competition in Grade 11 - Completed the Dale Carnegie Generation. - Toastmasters certificate - Co-ordinated a volunteer programme with - Isibonelo High School and managed to get laptops sponsored to the school - Elected by the Wits Debating committee as one of the official ethics committee members volunteered with a collection of cans for those in need on campus- Chosen to represent the University at the World University’s debating championships

CANDIDATE 47: ZUHAYR TAYOB

Interests:- Member of the Wits Debating Union - Volunteered to help with surveys and petitions in an attempt to bring awareness to students concerns on campus.- Member of the schools soccer, basketball, cross country and chess teams

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MANIFESTO - PYA

The PYA believes that issues are not resolved over-night and that we cannot promise students short term solutions to long term problems; we cannot put a bandage on a gaping wound. Therefore, the PYA has a vision for the university; it is a long term vision with short term goals which will put our university in a better place year-on-year. This is our strategy for the coming year and our vision for the next 3 years time, starting from now. The PYA wants to take this university somewhere and constructively so.

Where we are now √ The PYA championed and won the battle for a lower registration fee for

disadvantaged students through the Reduced Upfront Fee Payment Plan which began implementation in 2013

√ International students will be allowed to pay their fees in instalments from 2014. √ International students fees have been reduced, implementation in 2014. √ The PYA-led SRC in conjunction with the university Registrar resolved the

issue of students sleeping in libraries, all of these students will be assisted with accommodation. 15 of these students have already been assisted.

√ Revised the Sexual Harassment Policy of the university such that it protects students more thoroughly.

√ In the process of revising the Wits Language Policy. √ The PYA pushed the university to build bus shelters, Knockando, EOH and Esselen

bus shelters are approved for building. √ The PYA-led SRC of 2013 has an agreement with the university management for

buses going to Bree and Noord Street Taxi ranks as well as Park Station and night buses to student accommodation in Braamfontein.

√ The PYA-led SRC has, over a number of years, fought for a study break. From 2014 Wits will have a 3-day study break for the first time ever.

√ A new High Performance Sport system will be implemented with High Performance facilities.

√ A hockey Astro-turf has been built as well as a new futsal court.

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The coming SRC term: √ Fighting for a longer study break. √ Increase the number of books available as eBooks and online material. √ Improve communication with the entire student population. √ Improve the efficiency of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office √ Fight against fee increments above the inflation level. √ Engaging corporate for bursary packages. √ Advocate for increased budgets for schools councils. √ Increasing throughput by increasing the use of Academic Development

Programmes and tutorial programmes as well as academic talks to first years. √ Continue the battle for supplementary exams in the Faculty of Science. √ Cross Faculty Supplementary Exams √ Academic support to students involved in sports. √ Have a campus ambulance for the dignified transport of sick students; nobody

should have to be sick on the back of a bakkie. √ Increase effective cameras in libraries, especially 24 hour libraries. √ Call for a library services audit. √ Back-up buses for peak hours. √ Implement all agreements which the current SRC has with management and

various departments (such as transport, bus shelters, campus health and so on).

VOTE PYA #DoingIt4You

It always seems impossible, until it is done –Mandela

WitsPYA Wits PYA 2013/2014

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Leadership Experience and Achievements:- King Saud International School Saudi Arabia: Student Council Member- British International School South Africa: Student Liaison Council Member- Muslim Students Association Vice Chairperson (Wits)- Muslim Students Association Head of Media Portfolio (Wits)

Interests:Sport, photography, media, international relations and blogging

CANDIDATE 10: SABEEHA KATHRADA

CANDIDATE 12: ZAMASNAMA KHOZA


Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012 - 2013: Student Development Officer of Wits Junction House Committee 2009: Captain of touch rugby team - Toastmasters Certificate- Head of Khabazela Outreach programme

Interests:Socializing, Touch rugby, Tennis, Students Activities, community outreach programmes

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Degree Registered for: Bed 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Young Communist League Chairperson, Wits branch

Interests:Politics and church

CANDIDATE 19: RESHOKETSOE (SHOCKY) MASHA

CANDIDATE 23: MBE MBHELE


Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012 -2013: Sub-committee of the SRC education and academics portfolio2012 –2013: Sub-committee of the Law Students Council community development2012 –2013: Wits Black Lawyers Association (Student Chapter) careers and liaison officer2012 August: PYA EMC (Electoral Management Committee)2008 - 2009: Interact Secretary2008 –2009: LRC (Leaner Representative Council) President2013: Secretary of the Black Lawyers Association Wits2013: Secretary of South African Students Congress (SASCO) Wits branch2013: Wits Jimbo Chairperson2012/13: Sub-committee of the SRC Treasury 2013: Sub-committee of Barnato House Committee, Entertainment Portfolio2013: Convener of the Cannabis sativa movement2013: Editor of the African Minds online magazine

Interests:Socializing, Touch rugby, Tennis, Students Activities, community outreach programmes

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Degree Registered for: BSc 3rd Year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012 - 2013: CEM School Council2012 - 2013: SRC Sub- Committee 2012: Student Development and Leadership Unit Women of Calibre Conference 2009: Learner Representative Council2008: HIV SA 2008: Junior Achievement South Africa 2008: Gauteng Department of Education School Debate 2007 and 2009: Cell C Take A Girl Child To Work

CANDIDATE 29: SARAH CHARITY MOKWEBO

CANDIDATE 31: MOLEFE NTHABISENG


Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Secretary of Esselen Residence2013: Treasure of SASCO 2013: Chairperson of BASA 2012: Secretary of BASA2012: Deputy Secretary of SASCO

Interests:Singing, Poetry, and Dancing

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Degree Registered for: Arts Occasional Undergraduate Studies 1st year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Political Commissar2012-2013: SRC Projects and Campaigns 2011-2012: Deputy Vice President of SIFE Wits (Enactus)2010- 2011: Secretary of SIFE Wits (Enactus)2010- 2012: SRC Academic Sub Com

Interests:Politics and church

CANDIDATE 32: MICHLENE MONGAE

CANDIDATE 36: NELSON MAUNATLALA

Degree Registered for: LLB 3rd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Wits Law Students Council (Deputy Chairperson) - Student Disciplinary Committee (Panellist) - PYA Electoral Management Committee - LSC Sub- Committee (Law Fora office) - CHS Matric Board Member (Prefect) - CHS Debating Society (Deputy President)

Interests:Debating; Reading: news/ fiction/ non- fiction; health and fitness and movies/series

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Degree Registered for: BA Law 3rd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: Wits Sports Council Chairperson, 2012: Wits Sports council entertainment officer 2011: Wits Hockey Chairperson.

Interests:Sport and student development

CANDIDATE 38: PAUL NDIWENI

CANDIDATE 39: SANDILE BANKS NGWENYA


Leadership Experience and Achievements:2013: SRC Treasurer Subcommittee 2013: SASCO Deputy Chairperson 2012: Wits Junction Vice Chairperson 2012: All Residence Council Entertainment Officer 2012: SASCO Treasurer 2012: Political Cluster Rep Chairperson

Interests:Politics, Travelling, Partying, Athletics and Soccer

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Degree Registered for: MBBCh 3rd Year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Member of the EMC of the Progressive Youth Alliance

Interests:Politics, African literature, sports and music

CANDIDATE 40: YANGA NOKWE

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CANDIDATE 48: MOHAMMED SHAFEE VERACHIA


Leadership Experience and Achievements:2012/2013: Elected on to the Student Representative Council (SRC) as the Academic and Education Officer Headed a team who successfully won 75% of academically excluded students appeals2013: Member of Council Re-admissions Committee2013: Faculty of Science Exams board2013: Senate Academic planning and development committee 2013: Member of University Senate (highest University decision making body) 2012: Chairperson Faculty of Science Student Council 2012: Chairperson Mathematical Sciences Student Council 2012: SRC Academic Sub-committee 2012: Member of the SRCs treasurer sub-committee looking at fees increments 2012: Member of the Wits University Student Forum 2012: Council Re-admissions Committee student representative 2011-2013: Anglo- American Young Communicators Ambassadors’ workshop facilitator 2010-2012: St. Stithians college Transformation consultant 2009: Elected onto Student Executive Council 2008-2009: Provincial cricket vice-captain 2008: First 11 cricket captain 2008: Elected to attend ROUND-Square youth conference in Botswana - The Collective Genius National Project Co-ordinator Presented document to over 1500 head of schools on transformation at 2009 SAHISA conference- Member of the selection panel for the Faculty of Science Registrar

InterestsSport, Mathematics, Philosophy, Financial Markets, Comparative religion, interpretation of the Quran, Serving students

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Degree Registered for: BSc 2nd year

Leadership Experience and Achievements:- Mathematical Sciences Deputy Chairperson2012-2013: SRC Academic Subcommittee - Golden Key South Africa - Wits Chapter member2012: Secretary of Student Forum - SASCO member- Head Prefect SAHETI School

Interests:Reading, Music, Running.

CANDIDATE 49: AGELIKI VIDALIS

CANDIDATE 50: NTSHEMBO VUMA


Leadership Experience and Achievements:2011 – 2013: SRC Academic Sub-committee member2011 – 2012: Khomanani Student Society Secretary2012 – 2013: Khomanani Student Society PRO 2011: YCL BEC 2010 to date: Music director and pianist at Global Worship Centre

Interests:Music, politics and current affairs

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