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Student Life & Co-Curricular Unit
The Student Life and Co-curricular Unit (SLCU) under Student Affairs is focused on providing support focused on welfare that nurtures acceleration of academic success for all students of the university in all their living and learning spaces outside the classroom through programs that are aimed at holistic development of students. The SLCU is a critical component of the University in the delivery of services that bring vibrancy to the student life. The unit enriches student life with empowerment programs that provide life-long learning and leadership experiences that will give students competitive urge in the work environment. The services of the unit are aligned to achieve the University's strategic goal 2 of enriching student success. It is a unit that ensures that students are well taken care of in the living and learning spaces and anywhere within the university surroundings during their time outside the classrooms. The unit’s mandate is to deliver extended hours services to both on and off-campus student accommodations as well as Oppidan students.
The SLCU has developed a programme of action for 2025 that will be used across the institution, with the aim to render student support and satisfaction through activities that seek to promote coexistence and teamwork in living and learning spaces and all campus surroundings.
The programmes are developed in response to societal ills and citizenry expectations also taking cognisance of varying differences in the personalities of young people, not only in character but also in their mindset, needs, problems, concerns, and expectations.
Buffalo City Campus: Ms. B Libala +27 135 3966
Butterworth Campus: Ms. F Ramela +27 60 382 1998
Komani Campus: Ms. Kay Mbali +27 67 415 4161
Mthatha Campus: Mr. L Tshangana +27 66 183 6144
Missing student assistance
If a student is confirmed missing, please alert the Student Life & Co-Curricular unit(SLCU) with the following information: their full names, descriptions, last known whereabouts and description of the clothes the student was wearing.
Death of a student support and administration
Immediately after the death of student report to the SLCU so that the bereavement can be communicated to the University community and family to arrange memorial service and funeral attendance.
Personal development
The SLCU has developmental programs that capacitates students not only in their academics but also in their holistical development.
Social and welfare support
The SLCU is committed to giving support to students through awareness campaigns tailored to address the diverse welfare needs of students that foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment while promoting student wellbeing and personal development.
Community engagement and outreach
The SLCU offers programs that create a positive image of the university to the community where students are residing.
Student life support services
The SLCU has programs and events that are designed to enhance student overall experiences by addressing academic, social, personal development needs that promotes wellbeing, success and community building.
Cultural and diversity support
The SLCU offers trainings, workshops and inclusive dialogues to celebrate diversity, promote cultural understanding and create an inclusive living and learning community where all students feel valued and respected.
Student social media support
The SLCU creates a virtual community were students can stay informed, connect with peers, and access support in a dynamic and interactive manner.




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Contact Numbers:
Mthatha: 047 502 2100
Butterworth: 047 401 6000
East London: 043 702 9200
Potsdam: 043 708 5200
Chiselhurst: 043 709 4000

