- Mthatha Campus Student Indaba: A three-day event organized by the Student Representative Council and SGLD aimed at fostering gender empowerment, leadership, and student participation during a period of national reflection on Women’s Day.
- Focus on Gender and Leadership Discussions: The Indaba featured sessions such as ‘Redefining Manhood’ for men and ‘Women Rising’ for women, encouraging open dialogue on social and educational issues affecting students.
- Involvement of Notable Guests: Prominent figures including government officials and university leadership participated, highlighting the event’s significance and fostering meaningful engagement.
The Walter Sisulu University Mthatha Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC), in collaboration with Student Governance Leadership and Development (SGLD) and led by student development practitioner Pumla Prudence Nikani-Maxwele, recently hosted a three-day Student Indaba aimed at fostering gender empowerment, leadership, and active student participation.
Held during a period of national reflection around National Women’s Day on 9 August, the event brought together students, campus leaders, and national figures for open discussions on pressing social and educational issues.
Key sessions included the Men’s Indaba, themed “Redefining Manhood: Building Responsible, Conscious and Empowered Men,” and the Women’s Indaba, “Women Rising: Empowerment, Safety and Leadership for a Better Tomorrow.”
Distinguished guests included Honarable. Mlibo Qhoboshiyane, Chair of the Public Participation, Petitions & Education Committee in the Eastern Cape Legislature; Honarable. Sibulele Ngongo, MEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture; and Professor. R. Songca, WSU Vice-Chancellor.
On the final day, Prof. Songca engaged students in meaningful dialogue on internal campus matters, emphasizing unity, inclusivity, and forward-thinking leadership. He stated the importance of collective action, digital engagement, and open conversation across different perspectives to drive impactful change within the research community.
