The red berets take the win in a clean sweep, shaking up student politics once again.
In a resounding victory, the Economic Freedom Fighters Youth Command (EFFYC) at Wits University secured all 13 directly elected seats in the Student Representative Council (SRC) elections for the 2025/26 term.
The results, announced on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, reflect strong, sustained support for the EFFYCs agenda on campus, which includes issues like fees, safety, and equality. Voter turnout stood at 31.15%, representing just over a third of the student population.
As South Africa celebrated Heritage Day, the outcome underscored the role of youth politics in shaping a more equitable future. The EFF’s emphasis on radical transformation resonated deeply among the Wits student electorate.
Newly elected SRC member, Sonwabo Mhlahlo said: “What we are looking forward to as the new Wits SRC is to deliver students to the promise land as many of them have confidence in us and more also to leave no student behind for the incoming academic year.”
Thuto Hleza added: “There are prominent challenges of exclusion specifically in our institution during the registration period for first years and returning student and the EFFYC is a powerful organisation we are determined to go to the ground as we have never failed because students believe in us if there is no solution then I’m afraid we are prepared to kiss the Boer and kiss the farmer.”
The clean sweep grants the EFF Youth Command full control over the SRC’s directly elected positions.
EFF leader Julius Malema reacted to the results on social media, in a post, he said: “Let’s congratulate our 13 2025/26 SRC Elect. These are the individuals you have trusted to represent you in the next academic year.”
The election results were shared in a live stream by Wits University, drawing cheers from EFF supporters. The 13 winners, all in bright red shirts, include a mix of fresh faces ready to lead. They are:
- Thuto Hleza
- Antonett Khoza
- Godknows Maswanganye
- Musa Mavuso
- Sonwabo Mhlahlo
- Mathatsi Mosima
- Gilbert Nchabeleng
- Sibusiso Ngeele
- Thapelo Nkoana
- Aphelele Qwabi
- Nsovo Sondlani
- Vuyi Twala
- Mandulo Xaba
These leaders will serve for the 2025/26 term, working on student welfare, academic rights, and campus safety. The EFF Youth Command’s strong showing follows their win in 2023, where they grabbed eight out of 13 seats. This time, they went all the way.
FEATURED IMAGE: Graphic of the Wits SRC newly elected candidates. Graphic: Phenyo Selinda
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