16/12/2022
SASCO Post NEC Meeting Statement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
16 December 2022
The South African Students Congress[SASCO] held its first plenary session of the 22nd National Executive Committee, which convened from the 9th to 13th December in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province. The meeting received a political update by the president which reflected immensely on the political atmosphere in the sector which we organize, domestic & global balance of forces, draconian policies that hinder academic excellence, development & empowerment of students. An organizational update which stressed the need to take stock, rebuild and strengthen the organization for the betterment of the entire student’s populace.
The NEC meeting reflected on the worrying state of our TVET Colleges, their infrastructure, archaic curriculum and their general management. The NEC reiterated SASCO’s call to strengthen and reposition TVETs as institutions of choice, and centres of a much needed skills revolution in a country that is in development and constantly outsourcing skilled expertise at the face of its daunting economic state. We call upon the Department of Higher Education and Training to accelerate the revamping and development of our dire infrastructure and a complete reform of their curriculum to ensure a platform for innovation, scientific and technological advancements. Furthmore the NEC calls upon the Minister Blade Ndzimande to swiftly act on the incompetence of college managers and councils that are seemingly at the center of hindering progress and development due to autocratic management, maladministration and rampant corruption. We call for the immediate removal and prosecution of all managers and councils alleged to be involved in corrupt deeds and those with standing allegations of r**e and physical abuse.
The NEC reiterated its commitment to ensuring campuses remain safe spaces, free of abuse, discrimination and intimidation of all kinds. In giving life to “SASCO is your first friend on campus” The NEC noted with concern, the alarming statistics of Gender Based Violence and Femicide related cases that occur on and off our campuses. In an attempt to shed light and bring awareness the NEC resolved on a launch of a SASCO Intersectional Network in an effort to pledge solidarity with the LGBQTI++ community and work to break the stigma, create a safe, conducive and inclusive learning environment for all regardless of class & sexual orientation.
The NEC as empowered by the Supreme document appointed National Working Committee members:
1. Athenkosi Mabona
2. Nkululeko Sithole
3. Nosiphiwo Ngqunge
4. Happiness Malatji
5. Larry Maxam
6. Ayanda Zikhali
7. Lesego Melesi
8. Neo Ranyane
9. Thulile Mabaso
10. Lungile Kunene
In an effort to ensure to strengthen the NEC and its geographic representation the NEC further resolved on the co-option of Trevor Selepe.
After a thorough assessment of the organization and its structures the NEC resolved to relieve 5 Provincial Executive Committee structures in an effort to foster unity and curb elements of rampant factionalism:
· Free State
· Eastern Cape
· Kwa Zulu Natal
· Mpumalanga
· Northern Cape
The following comrades are appointed as Provinvial Task Teams:
Free State
Paballo Khamadi - Convenor
Tumelo Legodi - Coordinator
Sebongile Chauke - Resource Mobilizer
Nelisiwe Masango
Nozi Mkhwanazi
Lerato Selai
Peterson Mthembu
Eastern Cape
Mcenkeli Hlazo - Convenor
Lonwabo Siramza - Coordinator
Zikhona Mkaba - Resource Mobilizer
Mihlali Koni
Bathande Nqatsha
Yonela Tshwela
Anam Mbembe
KwaZulu Natal
Mkhanyisi Myende - Convenor
Mxolisi Khanyile- Coordinator
Sharon Khumalo - Resource Mobilizer
Wonder Akasim Buthelezi
Sphetho Ntombela
Smanga Khumalo
Sbahle Ndlovu
Mpumalanga
Bheki Mashaba - Convenor
Owethu Matemane - Coodinator
Thulane Mlangeni - Resource Mobilizer
Asanda Mlangeni
Siphiwokuhle Dlamini
Thandeka Mtshali
Andile Mhayise
Northern Cape
Mmatli Malape - Convenor
Mbulelo Kanguwe - Coordinator
Beauty Blennies - Resource Mobilizer
Vanessa Thekisonyane
Qu-dean Bezuidenhout
Dimpho Kumasi
Lesedi Sebotse
The National Working Committee is tasked with the extensive assessment of the remaining provincial structures, the strengthening of PYA relations and all fraternal organizations in the Mass Democratic Movement.
Staying true to its long-standing culture of non-interference of fraternal organizational affairs, SASCO has no perspective on the leadership aspect of the ANC 55th Conference. We do however reiterate our submissions as made to the Policy Conference earlier this year. We expect no lip service from the ANC in government, we unapologetically call for fee free, quality education, decent living conditions for all students, an increase in meal allowances for all students and an increase of the NSFAS bracket from R350 000. to R600 000 to ensure no deserving student from poor and working class backgrounds are left behind.
We wish the ANC a fruitful Conference, a festival of ideas that will ensure a better future for all South Africans. We take this opportunity to pledge support to the convocation of SASCO that has availed itself, we join the scores of young people in echoing for a necessary generational mix to reignite and bring the much needed vibrancy and innovation to the liberation movement to ensure its hegemony for another century.
Issued by SASCO
Athenkosi Mabona
President
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Nosiphiwo Ngqunge
Secretary General
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Ayanda Zikhali
Media and Liason Officer
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