The Student Representative Council is the voice of the more than 33 000 students enrolled at CPUT.

The SRC is responsible for student governance and represents the student body on the various decision- making structures at the university by means of the Central SRC (CSRC) and four Local SRCs, which are based on the Bellville, Cape Town, Mowbray and Wellington Campuses.

This year students can look forward to a student parliament where the CSRC will report back to students and societies that are affiliated to it, says President Khutadzo Manavhela.

The SRC will also host an academic summit as well as a combined university picnic for all campuses.

Khutadzo says it is the SRC's responsibility to represent students’ interest in all sectors of the university and to make sure that their views are heard.

Students can visit the Local SRC offices in the Student Centers at the Bellville and Cape Town Campuses, at the SRC office on the Wellington Campus and the Sports Hall at Mowbray Campus.

Written by Kwanele Butana

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The Department of Student Affairs recently held the first-ever Student Assembly for the Central SRC to inform students about its activities.

The parliament-styled assembly took place in the City of Cape Town’s Council Chamber and saw students debating pertinent reports from the Central SRC leaders including its financial expenditure.

Malinge Gqeba, Head of the Department of Student Affairs, says the assembly was a milestone for student governance at CPUT and that it should be an annual event.

Gqeba urged student leaders to put their political differences aside and work together for the betterment of the general students’ body.

“Do you ask yourself why other students invested their votes on you?” he asked.

SRC president Mbongiseni Mbatha said the SRC’s mission is to improve student governance adding that students from high schools and Further Education and Training Colleges find it difficult to get into universities.

Student Development Officer Lindelwa Gayiza outlined the programme run by the Women in Leadership project such as personal development and leadership skills.

Gayiza challenged female delegates to define what their role in society is.

Student Development Officer Bernard Sebake addressed the delegates on the value of clean governance adding that the SRC should submit audited financial system at the end of its term.

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The Student Representative Council (SRC) is the voice of the more than 33 000 students enrolled at CPUT.

The SRC is responsible for student governance and represents the CPUT student body on the various decision-making structures at the university by a Central SRC (CSRC) and four Local SRCs, which are based on the Bellville, Cape Town, Mowbray and Wellington Campuses.

Central SRC president Mbongiseni Mbatha says they are also responsible for assisting students in every aspect of their career development.

Some of the activities lined up for this year include an academic summit which will take place on each of the main campuses as well as a finance indaba with local businesses.

Mbongiseni says the SRC also creates opportunities for students to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular programmes such as socials, health campaigns, debates and sports. One such initiative aimed at first-years is a tour of the province.

Mbongiseni encourages first-years to visit the SRC offices at their campus and to interact with the various members.

Students can visit the Local SRC offices in the Student Centers at the Bellville, Cape Town and Mowbray campuses or at their office on the Wellington Campus.

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The Student Representative Council (SRC) is responsible for student governance at the institution.

It represents the student body on a number of university bodies, such as the university Council and serves as a channel of formal communication between the student community and structures of the university.

The SRC is composed of the Central SRC (CSRC) and five Local SRCs, which are based on the Bellville, Cape Town, Mowbray, Athlone and Wellington campuses.

The following students have been elected as chairpersons on the various campuses:

Central SRC President:

Phathindwe Mncamase

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Bellville:

Romaric Belmier Mbakop

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Cape Town:

Ayakha Magxothwa

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Mowbray:

Faith Sibiya

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Athlone:

Thobela Fani

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Wellington:

Tracy Wagenaar

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Students can visit the local SRC offices on their campuses. For contact details for individual members of the central and local SRCs, please visit: http://www.cput.ac.za/student/quick-links/src/src-members.

The SRC is guided by a Constitution which can be accessed at http://www.cput.ac.za/student/quick-links/src

Written by Ilse Fredericks

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