Ratified Election Results for 2023/24 SCC and SRC: DSO Elections
The ISEC has resolved to ratify the results of the 2023/24 SCC and SRC: DSO Elections, in terms of paragraph 13.2 of the Institutional Rules on Student Governance (2023)1...read more
Download the complete Annexure pack (Annexure P-01 – P-09).
Amended election schedule for the Students' Campus Councils (SCCs) and SRC: Distance Students' Officer
Updates on SCC and SRC: DSO Elections
5 September 2023
AMENDMENT OF THE STUDENTS’ CAMPUS COUNCILS (SCCs) AND SRC: DISTANCE STUDENTS’ OFFICER ELECTORAL SCHEDULE
During the continued application of our internal control measures and auditing processes for the 2023/24 SCC and SRC: DSO Elections, the University has identified a group of students who had not been granted access to the voting sites to participate in the voting process. Consequently, this small group of students will now be provided with a limited opportunity, in accordance with the Institutional Rules on Student Governance (2023), to participate in the voting- and electoral processes, as follows...read more
29 August 2023
UPDATE ON THE STUDENT VOTER PARTICIPATION DURING THE 2023/24 SCC AND SRC: DSO VOTING PERIOD
This notice serves as an update on the notices published on 26 and 28 August 2023...read more
28 August 2023
UPDATE ON THE MONITORING OF THE 72-HOURS OF VOTING
As part of the ongoing monitoring of the current voting process for the SCC and SRC: Distance Students’ Officer elections, the University analysed the student voter participation data for the 72-hours of voting that have been completed thus far (between the period 10:00 on 25 August 2023 and 10:00 on 28 August 2023). Read more
26 August 2023
UPDATE ON STUDENT VOTER CONDUCT AND PARTICIPATION DURING THE FIRST 24 HOURS OF VOTING
On 25 August 2023, the University informed the student community of the control measures and verification systems put in place for the 2023/24 SCC and SRC: DSO Elections. Students were further reminded of the importance of ensuring that their conduct remains ethical, legal, and compliant with the Institutional Rules on Student Governance (2023)...read more
25 August 2023
STUDENT VOTER CONDUCT AND PARTICIPATION
As you are aware, voting for the 2023/24 SCCs and SRC: Distance Students’ Officer commenced today, Friday 25 August 2023.
As part of educating our student voters, ensuring the successful completion of the online voting process, and protecting the legitimacy of the 2023/24 elections, the University hereby reminds the students of the following...read more
23 August 2023
As communicated to the student community on 22 August 2023, the commencement of the voting period of the 2023/24 SCC and SRC: DSO elections was delayed due to a systems challenge that resulted in all student voters being unable to access the voting site, with an “Access denied” notice displayed. University stakeholders worked diligently since Monday, 21 August 2023 in collaboration with the external partner, Question Pro, to resolve the systems challenge.
We are therefore pleased to inform the student community that the systems challenge was successfully resolved today, 23 August 2023. As a result, the University will be able to proceed with the commencement of the voting period, as follows...read more
22 August 2023
The University is currently investigating possible solutions to ensure the commencement of the voting process for the SCC and SRC: DSO elections as soon as possible.
We are aware of the frustrations currently experienced by students and wish to assure students that the University remains committed to the successful completion of the voting process, in line with the Institutional Rules on Student Governance (2023). Students can further be assured that they will be provided with sufficient notice and time to participate in the voting process once the process has commenced.
We will continue to update the student community on progress made.
Regards
Prof M Verhoef, NWU Registrar
Investigations
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Updated summary of the outcome of investigations on conduct related to the electoral process
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Updated summary of the outcome of investigations on conduct related to the electoral process (dismissed allegations)
Final list of candidates deemed eligible for election
Mahikeng
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Distance Learning
Student Voter Self-Verification
Click on the relevant link below to verify whether you are on the Voters’ Role to vote for your SCC or SRC: Distance Students’ Officer during the 2023/24 SCC and SRC: DSO Elections:
Student Support Groups: REGISTER NOW!
Register your student support group here:
If you are uncertain whether you should register a Student Support Group, please contact your Campus Election Coordinating Team (CECT), or the Independent Students’ Electoral Commission (ISEC) for further guidance.
Registrations for Student Support Groups will close on 07 August 2023 at 15:00.
Download the supporting documentation templates for your Student Support Group registration here.
Who to contact
In accordance with paragraph 5.1 of the Institutional Rules on Student Governance, the Independent Students’ Electoral Commission (ISEC) is established to oversee a free and fair election of the SCCs and the SRC Distance Students’ Officer (SRC DSO), and to ensure the validity, integrity and transparency of the electoral process. The ISEC is comprised of the following members:
Independent Students’ Electoral Commission
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Name and Surname |
Role |
|---|---|---|
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Adv. |
Ilyayambwa Mwanawina |
Chairperson |
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Adv. |
René Koraan |
Member |
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Ms |
Nirissa Reddy |
Member |
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Pastor |
Piet Tlhabanyane |
Member |
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Mr |
Tshiamo Motwe |
Member |
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Mr |
Nhlanhla Mthombeni |
Member |
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Mr |
Tinotenda Chirara |
Member |
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Ms |
Sumaiyah Varachia |
Member |
Secretairal support, as required by paragraph 5.3.8 of the Institutional Rules on Student Governance, is provided to the Independent Students’ Electoral Commission by Mr LeRoux Malan and Ms Danielle Giorgi.
In accordance with paragraph 5.4 of the Institutional Rules on Student Governance, the Campus Election Coordinating Teams (CECT) are established as a sub-committee of the ISEC for each of the campuses where an SCC is elected. The CECTs are comprised of the following members:
Campus Election Coordinating Teams
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Mahikeng Campus |
Potchefstroom Campus |
Vanderbijlpark Campus |
Role |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mr Jim Molautsi |
Dr Corrie Rheeder |
Dr Sean McCallaghan |
Chairperson |
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Ms Charmaine Mahopo |
Ms Labuschagne |
Ms Lethiwe Kubheka |
Member |
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Mr Frans Madike |
Mr Tshediso Tom |
Mr Bongani Qosomba |
Member |
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Ms Ella Mogashoa |
Mr Yikumba Andreas |
Ms Hlakaniphile Mdladla |
Member |
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Ms Gwendoline Mogapi |
Ms Carissa de Klerk |
Ms Kutloano Matome |
Member |
Enquiries
Enquiries pertaining to the electoral processes can be directed to the following email addresses:
SRC: Distance Students’ Officer CECT
Independent Students’ Electoral Commission (ISEC)