The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) is the highest decision-making student body in the university, subject to the powers of the Student Parliament. It represents students in terms of the provisions of the Higher Education Act and the Statute of the University of Cape Town. It consists of 15 registered students elected annually in a campus-wide election. The SRC holds office from 1 November until 31 October in the following year. It runs various programmes for student development and represents students on important university committees throughout its term.

Constitution of the Students’ Representative Council | Election Regulations | Student Governance Model

The SRC Offices are located on Level 7 of the Steve Biko Students’ Union Building on Upper Campus.

It should be noted that the SRC are currently working remotely.

For telephonic enquiries, please call:
Ms Zola Tame, SRC receptionist at 021 650 3537

The SRC members for 2022/2023

The SRC’s official term commenced on 1 November 2022 and will conclude on 31 October 2023.

Portfolio Name Surname Email
President Hlengiwe Dube srcpresident@uct.ac.za
Vice-President Swazi Hlophe srcvp@uct.ac.za
Secretary General Onthatile Modise srcsg@uct.ac.za
Deputy Secretary General Erin Dodo srcdsg@uct.ac.za
Treasurer General Bhongolethu Tembe srctreasurer@uct.ac.za
Corporate Relations & Fundraising Co-ordinator Mfumo Hatlane srccorporaterelations@uct.ac.za
International Students Co-ordinator Thalente Gumbi srcinternational@uct.ac.za
Labour & Student Services Co-ordinator Mila Zibi srclabour@uct.ac.za
Undergraduate Academics Co-ordinator  Imaad Abrahams srcugchair@uct.ac.za
Postgraduate Academics Co-ordinator  Yanganani Sibeko srcpgchair@uct.ac.za
Residence & Housing Co-ordinator Kumkani Goqoza srcresidences@uct.ac.za
Social Responsiveness Co-ordinator Sisipho Mathe srcsocialresp@uct.ac.za
Societies & Day Houses Co-ordinator Zandile Kowane srcsocieties@uct.ac.za
Sports & Recreation Co-ordinator Hlamulo Khorommbi srcsports@uct.ac.za
Student Advocacy Co-ordinator Amandla Lurani srcadvocacy@uct.ac.za