PASMA Mowbray Branch

22/06/2026

Revolutionary greetings, sons and daughters of the stolen land.

Following our previous communication regarding the unacceptable living conditions at SafeGate Athlone and SafeGate Cape Town, PASMA wishes to provide students with an update on the matter.

As communicated earlier, PASMA conducted oversight visits to both residences and subsequently submitted a formal letter to the landlord on 26 May 2026, outlining the concerns raised by students and demanding urgent intervention.

After weeks of attempts to secure engagement with the landlord, PASMA through her CHC SRC deployee finally sat in a meeting with officials from the Financial Aid Office (FAO) and the landlord of SafeGate today the 22nd of June 2026 at D6 Campus.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Renovat, representatives of PASMA, and representatives from FAO including its manager to discuss the concerns affecting students residing in these accommodations, those of SafeGate Saltriver were included as well.

During the meeting, the landlord was given a final deadline to address and resolve all outstanding issues raised by students. The agreed deadline is the end of the current recess period, after which PASMA, together with relevant stakeholders, will conduct a follow up inspection to assess the progress made and verify that the necessary improvements have been implemented.

PASMA expects all identified issues to be fully resolved by this deadline. Students have waited for more than a month, and numerous concerns had already been brought to the landlord's attention long before the formal engagement took place. Therefore, there can be no further delays in ensuring that students are provided with safe, dignified, and conducive living conditions.

The meeting also addressed concerns regarding deposits that students were required to pay. Students who paid deposits at the beginning of the academic year will be reimbursed those funds in due course. The process for reimbursement is being attended to, and students will be communicated with regarding the necessary arrangements and timelines.

As PASMA we will continue to monitor the progress of these issues and actions that the landlord has committed himself to because your living environment is a priority to us.

Yours in Leadership,
PASMA CPUT

15/06/2026

Revolutionary greetings sons and daughters of the stolen soil hopefully this communique finds you well, PASMA wishes to remind all prospective students that applications for the Education and Nursing programmes will close on 31 July 2026.

We encourage all applicants to submit their applications before the closing date to avoid disappointment. Education remains a powerful tool for the development and liberation of our people.

For assistance with applications or further information, students are welcome to contact PASMA representatives.

Education to us means Service to Afrika.💚💚💚

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

Revolutionary greetings sons and daughters of the stolen land, we hope this communication finds you in good spirits.

PASMA Mowbray invites all its members and sympathizers to a political lecture which is aimed at equipping us with all the information that is crucial for every member and lover of this organization.

If there is any that we may have lost touch with whom we are as people of this gigantic student movement, this is our opportunity for rebuilding and reviving that.

Date : 05 June 2026
Venue : 0.55- Auditorium, Mowbray campus.

Your presence and engagements would be greatly appreciated.

Yours in Leadership,
PASMA Mowbray BEC 💚

20/05/2026

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION EXCEPTION EVICTION.

Revolutionary Greetings,

PASMA has noted with serious concern that a number of students affected by NSFAS exceptions are now facing possible eviction from their private accommodations due to unpaid rent caused by NSFAS exceptions.

We understand the difficult situation students are currently experiencing, especially those whose funding is still under investigation or awaiting NSFAS resolution. No student should be left vulnerable while these administrative processes are still being addressed.

We therefore request all students residing in private accommodations who have received NSFAS exceptions and are currently being threatened with eviction by landlords to urgently fill in their details on the link below so that we may compile affected cases and escalate the matter accordingly.

https://forms.gle/24onRm3kZAo1zTnYA

Please ensure that your information is submitted accurately by Sunday the 24th of May 2026.

PASMA remains committed to defending the rights and dignity of students and will continue engaging relevant stakeholders to seek urgent intervention and relief for affected students.

I-Afrika 💚💚💚

20/05/2026

PASMA Statement on NSFAS Exceptions
20 May 2026

Revolutionary Greetings CPUT Students,

As PASMA, we are aware of the ongoing challenges affecting students who have been defunded or placed under NSFAS exceptions for the 2026 academic year. We understand the frustration, uncertainty, and emotional distress this situation has caused among affected students.

Following engagements and communication received regarding the exceptions, it has been confirmed that there are currently 351 students affected by NSFAS exceptions across different categories. These exceptions have already been escalated to NSFAS for intervention and resolution.

The breakdown is as follows:
6 students — Re-applied Before Migration which FAO is awaiting NSFAS resolution.
1 student — UNI Highest Level of Qualification Achieved which FAO is awaiting NSFAS resolution.
90 students — N+ Investigation which FAO is awaiting NSFAS clarification and final outcome.
175 students — Gap Investigation which FAO is awaiting guidance from the NSFAS Acting COO to ensure proper implementation across institutions.
79 students — Duplicate Registration which students are required to confirm the institution at which they are currently enrolled before NSFAS can finalise the process.

As PASMA, we would also like to inform students that these matters were discussed during the NSFAS regional workshop with FAO held on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, where institutions raised concerns and requested urgent intervention regarding these exceptions.

At this stage, FAO is still awaiting final guidance and resolution from NSFAS on the majority of these matters. We therefore urge affected students to remain patient while engagements continue.

PASMA remains committed to fighting for students and ensuring that no academically deserving student is unfairly prejudiced due to administrative delays or unresolved NSFAS processes. We will continue to provide updates and push for urgent intervention until all affected students are funded again.

Yours in Leadership,
PASMA CPUT

19/05/2026

Revolutionary greetings sons and daughters of the stolen land, we hope this communication finds you in well spirits.

PASMA Mowbray has deployed the following representatives to serve and assist students within their respective faculties :

Faculty of Education
Khanya Dabula - Chairperson of the Education Faculty
Email: [email protected]
Vuyolwethu Mqikela – Deputy Chairperson of the Education Faculty
Email: [email protected]

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
Keamoetse Solange – Deputy Chairperson of FBMS
Email: [email protected]

These faculty representatives are available to assist students with faculty-related matters.

Please reach out to them directly via email for any academic or faculty concerns within their portfolios.

Education to us means service to Africa.

Yours in Leadership,
PASMA Mowbray

14/05/2026

Revolutionary greetings, Comrades and Students of Mowbray Campus,

Today, 14 May 2026, students convened at the Mass Meeting to deliberate on management’s proposal to extend Teaching Practice to 8 weeks with no break.

After robust engagement where students voiced their views, concerns, and lived experiences, the following resolutions were adopted:

Rejecting of the 8-week continuous Teaching Practice proposal. As students from Mowbray campus, we unanimously reject the proposal to run Teaching Practice for 8 weeks without a break.

Teaching Practice must remain in 2 sessions with a break in between. a split structure is necessary to allow for reflection, preparation, and transition, especially for departments working across different grades per session. An 8-week block with no break makes this transition difficult and compromises the quality of training.

The proposal amounts to unpaid labour, running 8 weeks continuously without a break subjects students to labour with no pay and no relief. This is exploitative and unacceptable.

Additionally, it is unfair to extend the period with no provision for feedback and review between sessions. Student development and assessment require a structured break for reflection and improvement.

Last but not least, we demand urgent attention to the Teaching Practice allowance submission. The financial burden placed on students during Teaching Practice remains unresolved. Transport, teaching resources, and other related costs continue to be carried by students without any Teaching Practice allowance. We demand urgent attention and a concrete response to the allowance proposal.

As PASMA, SASCO, SADTUSC and EFFYC, we will formally submit these resolutions to management and demand an urgent meeting to address the matter. We remain committed to defending students’ rights and ensuring that Teaching Practice serves learning, not exploitation.

We thank all students who attended and made their voices heard. The struggle for dignified and fair learning conditions continues.

Yours in Leadership,
Mowbray Campus Structures