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

2025 SRC and Faculty Council Election Dates

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

For telephonic enquiries, please call:
Ms Zola Tame, Student Governance Assistant at 021 650 3537

The SRC members for 2024/2025

The SRC’s official term commenced on 1 November 2024 and will conclude on 31 October 2025.

Portfolio Name Surname Email
President Thando Lukhele srcpresident@uct.ac.za
Vice-President One Thole srcvp@uct.ac.za
Secretary General Ayabulela Nkwankwa srcsg@uct.ac.za
Deputy Secretary General Zikhona Zandile Mpetha srcdsg@uct.ac.za
Treasurer General Hope Mahlakwane srctreasurer@uct.ac.za
Corporate Relations & Fundraising Co-ordinator Clean Ndimande srccorporaterelations@uct.ac.za
International Students Co-ordinator Siphesande Mabangula srcinternational@uct.ac.za
Labour & Student Services Co-ordinator Babokile Rakhale srclabour@uct.ac.za
Undergraduate Academics Co-ordinator  Zenande Mdludlu srcugchair@uct.ac.za
Postgraduate Academics Co-ordinator  Funanani Tshisudi srcpgchair@uct.ac.za
Residence & Housing Co-ordinator Orifha Muvhali srcresidences@uct.ac.za
Social Responsiveness Co-ordinator Thandiwe Zwane srcsocialresp@uct.ac.za
Societies & Day Houses Co-ordinator Thuthuka Mathebula srcsocieties@uct.ac.za
Sports & Recreation Co-ordinator Andiswa Butelezi srcsports@uct.ac.za
Student Advocacy Co-ordinator Lutho Pikok srcadvocacy@uct.ac.za