New SRC Administration Inducted and Ready to Hit the Ground Running

“Remember why you came here. Remember that at the end of the day, you are still students, and do not forget what you left home to achieve.” These were the wise words of Zakhele Gumede, the Deputy Registrar, as he addressed the Student Representative Council (SRC) representatives during their recent induction ceremony.

The induction was held at the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) KwaDlangezwa Campus. According to Nontokozo Mnisi, the student governance and development officer who organised the ceremony, the aim of the induction was to welcome and introduce newly elected SRC members to their roles and responsibilities.

The Deputy Registrar’s reminder to the SRC members was a timely one as they prepared to embark on their new roles. It served as a poignant reminder that, despite their new responsibilities, they are still students, and their primary focus should not stary from their academic pursuits.

Dean of Students Teboho Ncokazi also graced the ceremony to extend words of encouragement and support to the new SRC members. His presence was a testament to the University’s commitment to student leadership and development.

About the SRC

The SRC is a student organisation at UNIZULU that strives to promote academic excellence, non-sexism, non-tribalism, transparency, and accountability and student participation in democratic and representative student governance models. The Student Representative Council and its sub-structures further commit to the following goals:

• To promote the highest level of moral, spiritual, political and intellectual standards in our student community and in society at large worthy of emulation by generations to follow.
• To uphold the rule of law and to ensure democracy, equity, diversity and trust through its application.
• To shape a student body that will embrace the principles of probity, accountability, honesty and impartiality.
• To embrace the University of Zululand’s vision, mission and strategic objectives.
• To promote the welfare of the students at the University of Zululand, as well as to secure ties of solidarity and fellowship among the student population of South Africa and all nations that live in it.

– Nomvelo Xulu

Pictures: Xolani Ncube