EFFSC Hosts Pool Party to Engage Students in Leadership
By Bandile Mbango
Twitter: @Bandilekamo
Email: Bandilekamogelo7@gmail.com
On Friday, March 14 2025, the Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command (EFFSC) hosted a vibrant pool party at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Pretoria Main Campus. The event aimed to strengthen student engagement by creating an informal space for students to connect with their leaders.
The invitation was extended to students from all Pretoria campuses. Additionally, a group of high school students doing matric who were on a tour of the university unexpectedly joined the event. Their teachers allowed them to participate, giving them a firsthand experience of student life at TUT. they enjoyed the event alongside the university students, they even commented by saying they would love to study at TUT after matriculating
" Our goal is to fight for student’s education and ensure their concerns are heard, we will be representing students in board meetings across all branches, making sure their voices are heard. While this was a social event it was also about informing students about the work we do and what they can expect from us.” Said Kgatleso Baloyi
To create a lively atmosphere, the EFFSC provided food and drinks while keeping the pool open for attendees to swim and socialize. Music played throughout the event adding to the energetic and engaging environment. The day was filled with fun and entertainment, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.
Beyond the festivities, the event served an important purpose encouraging student participation in leadership and governance. Former SRC campus president Tsepiso Ramasinya was also present and shared insights on the significance of the gathering. He explained that the EFFSC organizes events like these to help students understand who their leaders are and how they can support them. “We do events so that the students can know their leaders and they can know who will help them,” Ramasinya stated. He also emphasized that similar events would continue in the future, reinforcing the EFFSC’s commitment to student engagement.
Ramasinya stated that they do events so that the students can know their leaders and they can know who will help them in a time of need, he also emphasized that similar events would continue in the future, reinforcing the EFFSC’s commitment to student engagement.
The event successfully blended social interaction with leadership awareness, allowing students to enjoy themselves while gaining a better understanding of their representatives. "I really enjoyed being here today. The atmosphere was amazing, and it’s great to see how the EFFSC prioritizes students by creating spaces where we can have fun and interact with our leaders. It was a fantastic experience," said Nomfundo khumalo Through events like these, the EFFSC continues to promote student involvement and leadership accessibility on campus.
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