As provided by the SRC Elections Committee, here are the provisional election results!

Candidates are listed in descending order of number of votes received.

Kathleen Taylor -2800

Khanya Gwaza - 2525

Amanda “Boss Lady” Ngwenya - 2303

Mike “Trigger Mike” Ramothwala - 2281

Jess Price - 2200

Aboo K - 2039

Kim Senogles - 2033

Inshaaf Isaacs - 2026

Lethu Shange - 1968

Mark “The Shark” Schoeman - 1823

Sean “Sarge” Darge - 1815

Vimbai “Diesel” Parrafin - 1713

Alexander Spoor - 1657

Kodwa “Kickass” Cengimbo  - 1531

Ross “The snare” Hare - 1520

The second Career Fair organised by UCT’s Career Development Programme (CDP) took place on Wednesday 18 August in Jameson Hall and featured a range of corporates vying for student attention. Described by CDP Acting Director Cathy Sims as a "culmination of all our offerings", the Career Fair’s aim was to provide final-year students with knowledge about post-graduate employment prospects and the graduate labour market.

 On 19 August, Dr Mark Ellyne presented his speech, "Does Africa need the IMF [International Monetary Fund]?" at UCT’s Hiddingh Hall. The talk formed part of the Great Texts/Big Questions Public Lecture Series hosted by the Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts. Approximately 100 people, including members of the public as well as UCT students, attended the hour-long talk.

"Sexually Responsible Community: Protective Gear at Play", the SRC’s latest campaign to raise student HIV/AIDS awareness, was conducted on campus last week. Run by Safety and Security head Michell Mpike, the campaign saw SRC members handing out free condoms and pamphlets about sexual concurrency and ended with an address by an HIV-positive student.

Elections for the 2011 SRC kicked off last week Monday 16 August with candidates campaigning in full force. During the course of campaign week candidates visited residences for interrogation sessions, which gave them the opportunity as the potential leaders of the student body to voice their objectives for the future.

A slightly earlier-than-expected demolition of the Athlone Cooling Towers which have marked Cape Town’s landscape for over 50 years finally took place on Sunday 22 August. The 88-metre-tall twin towers were imploded using explosives strategically placed around the towers to ensure that the demolition would be safe and effective.

The election campaign of SRC candidate Brian Sibambo has been complicated by questions and allegations regarding a violent incident in which he was involved earlier this year. Sibambo assaulted a female student outside Graca Machel Hall and was subsequently removed from his position as Deputy Head Student of Kopano by a University Student Disciplinary Tribunal (USDT). No charges beyond those from the university were laid against Sibambo and the female student’s name has not been released. Sibambo was then arrested on Friday 13 August for riotous behaviour.

Sunday Times jounalist Mzilikazi wa Afrika was arrested on Wednesday 4 August for possession of an allegedly fraudulent letter of resignation from Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza to President Jacob Zuma. He has been charged with fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The days following his arrest have been filled with speculation, as many roleplayers have accused the police of having a sinister agenda.

In the wake of the “How Many More” campaign, the SRC has been developing its strategy to reduce crime by improving response times and overall safety.  The strategy is based on cooperation between local police stations, Community Policing Forums (CPF), the Groote Schuur Community Improvement District (GSCID) the SRC and UCT management.

The Ju-Jitsu club recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Tokyokai Bu-Jitsu Club.  To honour this milestone, the club hosted  the Head of the All Japan Ju-Jitsu International Federation (AJJIF), Alexey Kunin, from the USA, and 7th Dan black belt Sorab Mowlabucus from Mauritius.