Candidates
Convocation Representative

Number of Candidates: 2 (Two)

Giba Dina 

1. Advocate for the establishment of a National Convocations Forum/Structure to address graduate debt and other shared interests.

2. Develop partnerships and networks with industry, government, and NGOs to support unemployed graduates in their job search.

3. Maintain and safeguard accreditation of WSU academic programmes.

4. Play a transformative and independent oversight role in university structures.

5. Provide mentorship and support to help students transition from academic success to the workplace and business world.

6. Advocate for the establishment of a Bizana campus and the expansion of the Komani campus.

7. Promote the renaming of university properties to reflect authentic African identity.

8. Expand WSU’s global footprint by establishing chapters worldwide.

9. Strengthen and enhance the WSU brand and image.

Socam  Fundisile

Mr. Fundisile Socam has served Walter Sisulu University with dedication for over twenty years, combining his experience as a graduate in Local Government Finance, Marketing, and Public Management with his current pursuit of an Honours Degree in Public Administration. He knows the realities faced by WSU students, especially in the Eastern Cape, where poverty and inequality make access to education a daily struggle.

From 2023 to 2025, he served as a Convocation Executive Member representing support staff, a role he carried out with professionalism and resilience. During his tenure, he helped establish convocation chapters in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal, aligned the constitution with the university statute, and played a vital role in enhancing the image of WSU. Most significantly, he championed the Graduate Debt Clearance Fund, which freed more than 2,000 graduates from debt and restored their opportunities for the future.

Building on these achievements, Mr. Socam’s vision is to strengthen inclusivity, empowerment, and transformation within the convocation. He is committed to advancing gender and disability inclusion through bursary trusts and employment opportunities, prioritising graduate employment, and ensuring that the voices of support staff are fully represented. He will advocate for transparency in the university’s new organogram, fair promotion policies, digitalised staff services, affordable housing, and comprehensive wellness programmes. His record proves his ability to deliver, and his vision speaks to the real needs of graduates, staff, and the communities WSU serves.

With experience, dedication, and a track record of transformation, Mr. Fundisile Socam stands ready to lead the convocation into a future where all its members are empowered and valued.

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Vote for Mr. Fundisile Socam – Experience, Dedication, Transformation.