SASCO Nelson Mandela University

SASCO Nelson Mandela University SASCO is the biggest student movement in Africa. It organizes students in institutions of higher learning striving for transformation...

This is the official page of SASCO; Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. The South African Student Congress (SASCO) was formed in September 1991 at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, through the merger of the South African National Student Congress (SANSCO) and the National Union of South African Students (NUSAS). The predecessor of SANSCO, the Azanian Students Organisatio

n (AZASO) was initially formed in 1979 as a continuation of the South African Students Organisation (SASO) when the latter was banned by the Apartheid government. SASO, in turn, got started by Steve Biko as a breakaway faction rom NUSAS in the 1960s. Today, SASCO is the biggest student movement in Africa. It organizes students in institutions of higher learning striving for the transformation of not just institutions of higher learning but the whole system in order to achieve a non-sexist, non-racial, working class biased and democratic education system. It seeks to ensure the destruction of capitalist relations of production and the ushering of a socialist society. It champions the interests of students and seeks to ensure access and success in these institutions, by fighting for (1) more and better accommodation, (2) more computer labs, (3) more and better equipped libraries, (4) lower costs of education etc. SASCO achieves seeks to achieve these through mobilizing the broadest sections of students and rallying them behind the call for FREE HIGHER EDUCATION.

6 September 1991 The giant revolutionary spear and shield of all students in South Africa, the South African Students Co...
06/09/2026

6 September 1991

The giant revolutionary spear and shield of all students in South Africa, the South African Students Congress (SASCO), was born, emerging from a long history of the student movement in South Africa since 1924.

Long live the giant revolutionary SASCO of Wanga Sigila, Mike Koyana, Xola Nene, Smiso Nkwanyane, Kgomotso Mogoero, Claude Qavane, Babalwa Ntabeni, Sphiwe Zuma, Bathandwa Ndondo, KK Papiyane, Thami Rubusana, Robert Mathebula, Tisha Vanga, Liyanda Maphanga, Lincoln Morgan, Yolanda Guma, Buyile Matiwane, Nale Mashapa, Mandla Ka Mabuza, Selborne Mabunda and many other gallant revolutionaries who contributed to this gallant student movement, Long live

Happy 35th Birthday SASCO✊🏽
Happy 102nd Anniversary to the Student Movement in South Africa ✊🏽

We remain forever indebted, thank you🙏🏽

SASCO visited Laboria Residence as part of our ongoing consultative process to ensure that students are at the centre of...
05/09/2026

SASCO visited Laboria Residence as part of our ongoing consultative process to ensure that students are at the centre of the programmes, policies and priorities we take forward.

We engaged directly with students to hear their experiences, concerns and aspirations from a SRC in 2027 .Their contributions go towards the development of a student centred manifesto that responds to the realities faced by students.

For SASCO, consultation is not a box-ticking exercise. We believe students must not only be spoken for but must be listened to and actively involved in shaping the agenda because we are mandated by them.

A manifesto built by students for students.
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DELAYED POST As part of our continued Help a Sister Programme ,we visited Charlotte Maxeke and Lillian Ngoyi Residences ...
05/09/2026

DELAYED POST

As part of our continued Help a Sister Programme ,we visited Charlotte Maxeke and Lillian Ngoyi Residences to confront the reality of period poverty and protect the dignity of our students. We were joined by the Regional Secretary, Comrade Nama of the women’s league and K1 ZET leaders.

We continue to ask a simple but important question.Why are condoms freely available, despite their use being a choice, while sanitary products are not consistently provided when menstruation is a natural monthly cycle that women have no choice over?

Access to sanitary products is not a luxury. It is a matter of dignity, health and basic student welfare.

During our visit, we also discovered that several issues raised during our first residence visit had still not been resolved. We refused to allow these concerns to be ignored. We escalated the matter and returned to the residences together with the Director of Student Governance and Development (SGD), so that management could see first hand the lived realities and conditions our students are experiencing.
Students should not have to repeatedly report the same problems before action is taken.

Help a Sister is not just a programme it is a commitment to defending the dignity of every student.
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The South African Students Congress would like to appreciate and thank each and every student who came to Lisakhanya's M...
03/09/2026

The South African Students Congress would like to appreciate and thank each and every student who came to Lisakhanya's Memorial Service as we were celebrating a life that left us so soon.💔🕊

Updates on the funeral will be shared on the page

Memorial Service Venue Notice The scheduled Memorial Service of Cde Lisakhanya Dulwana will be held under the following ...
03/09/2026

Memorial Service Venue Notice

The scheduled Memorial Service of Cde Lisakhanya Dulwana will be held under the following details:
Venue: North Campus Auditorium
Date: 3 September 2026
Time: 17:00

The South African Students Congress conducted res visits at Kings Students Accommodation and Lamsa Residence.The purpose...
02/09/2026

The South African Students Congress conducted res visits at Kings Students Accommodation and Lamsa Residence.

The purpose of the visits was to note down any issues they might be facing at their residence and a consultation process whereby we engage students on their views as we are drafting a manifesto that is student centered.🖤💚💛❤️

The South African Students Congress would like to issue out a notice of the Memorial Service of Cde Lisakhanya Dulwana.T...
02/09/2026

The South African Students Congress would like to issue out a notice of the Memorial Service of Cde Lisakhanya Dulwana.

The life of Lisakhanya will be celebrated tomorrow at 17:00PM pending the confirmation of venue. The exact venue will be confirmed before noon.

Lala Ngoxolo Lisa and remain the angel you already were🕊

The South African Students Congress would like to appreciate each and every student who took part on the candle light ce...
01/09/2026

The South African Students Congress would like to appreciate each and every student who took part on the candle light ceremony of our fallen cadre.

Updates on Memorial service and Burial will be communicated🕊🕊.

We will be joining the residence of Cde Lisakhanya Dulwana at SSSV, at 6pm, for a candlelight ceremony to celebrate her ...
01/09/2026

We will be joining the residence of Cde Lisakhanya Dulwana at SSSV, at 6pm, for a candlelight ceremony to celebrate her life.

We call upon all students to join us.
Lala Ngoxolo Lisa. 💛💚❤️🖤

The South African Students Congress is on a visit at the household of the late Cde Lisakhanya Dulwana.We were joined by ...
01/09/2026

The South African Students Congress is on a visit at the household of the late Cde Lisakhanya Dulwana.

We were joined by the ANCYL, ANCWL & ANC leadership. We convey our condolences to all those who were closer to this beautiful soul.

May her soul rest in eternal peace, her spirit shall live forever.

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