SRC GENERAL ELECTION
SRC President Message
To Wits University's Robust, Vibrant, and Intellectually powerful student body.
"As the 2025/2026 SRC election season begins, it is essential that we reflect and reinforce our commitment to creating an inclusive, equal, and conscious University. At Wits, student leadership has always been a battleground for core principles of South African higher education therefore your involvement and participation, whether voting or running for office, is a revolutionary act.
We have a history of driving national transformation, from #FeesMustFall to the demand for a Century of Inclusion. Movements like Wits Asinamali and KoboYaThuto have shown us that education should be centered in dignity, not sold as a privilege. These movements were led by revolutionaries, not passive observers.
We need student leaders who will challenge the status quo, speak out without fear, and organize beyond the ballot. This is a time for revolution, not just elections. It requires all of us: candidates, voters, activists, and students. Let's remember the words of Mam Charlotte Maxeke: "The work we do is not for ourselves but for the people. Kill the spirit of self and never live above your people. If you can rise, bring someone up with you."
Ms Nombulelo ‘Mkabayi’ Chiya
M. 064 040 6673
E. src.president@students.wits.ac.za
Office no. 239B
2025/26 SRC gen al electi
The SRC election process will commence on Monday, 28th July 2025.
Below is the proposed schedule for SRC General Election for 2025.
DATES ACTIVITY/TASK
28th July 2025
Opening of Nominations
8th August 2025
Closing of nominations at 15H00
11th August 2025
11th – 22nd August 2025
29th August 2025
Publishing of the provisional list of nominees
10th – 12th September 2025
15th - 19th September 2025
Candidates’ Workshop
Signing of the Code of Conduct
Official Open Campaigns commence
Introduction of candidates to the student body.
21st September 2025
22nd – 23rd Sept 2025
25th September 2025
Official Close of Election Campaigns
POLLING DAYS
Continuation of polling if 25% threshold not be met on 23rd September 2025
COUNTING OF VOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS
Vetting of Nominees
Publishing of the final candidate list
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN VOTING
Please make sure that you keep your log in information confidential. Your vote is your secret!
Voting is an expression of freewill and a right which must be exercised freely and discreetly.
NO STAFF/STUDENT SHOULD COERCE YOU TO VOTE IN ANY PARTICULAR WAY. SHOULD YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE DURING THE VOTING PROCESS, PLEASE LOG OFF AND APPROACH SECURITY OR THE ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR INTERVENTION.
The Student Representative Council (SRC) is a recognised body that advocates for the needs and rights of students. It represents the students’ voice in the highest decision making structures of the University like Council and Senate.
Furthermore, the SRC as an umbrella body supports all student structures which are under its jurisdiction ( i.e. the School Councils, Sub-Councils, Postgraduate Association and Clubs and Societies)
The term of office of members of the SRC is for 12 months and commences on the first day of November of the year in which the election is held and ends on the last day of October the following year.
W I T S S R C
H to vote?
Be a full-time student
Be a registered for a degree or a postgraduate qualification;
In the case of an undergraduate student, must be at least registered in the second year of study at the University when s/he takes office and have attained an average of sixty percent (60%) for the semester preceding the elections. In the case of a Student enrolled for a coursework postgraduate qualification have obtained a sixty percent (65%) average in the semester preceding the election;
In the case of a postgraduate Student who is registered for a research degree present written confirmation by the Faculty administration of the Faculty in which s/he is registered that sufficient progress has been made for the Student to complete the degree or diploma within the prescribed minimum period; Not have been found guilty by a Student Disciplinary Committee of the University for any transgression; Once elected to office participate in such mandatory training as required by the Vice-Chancellor, in consultation with the SRC-elect.
Wits University uses an electronic voting system to enable all students to exercise their right to vote irrespective of the location or time. Students can vote using their personal devices or make use of the Wits computer laboratories. Services of an auditing firm will be secured for auditing purposes.
STEP 1. Make sure your University Log-in credentials are up to date and you are able to log into the Wits Wi-Fi system and Wits network.
STEP 2. Log into the Wits SRC Election System using your Wits Login Credentials Go to https://witsapps.wits.ac.za/polls
STEP 3. Once successfully logged into the system, you are free to view all candidates’ information and their manifestos.
STEP 4. Select your chosen candidates. You are allowed to vote for not more than 13 candidates.
STEP 5. Confirm your selection and press submit. A confirmation email will be sent to your Wits email address.
Please note that voting is anonymous, secured and is audited by an external auditing firm.
If you struggle to vote, please contact the ICT Helpdesk.