Who we are

BASC Committee

The BA Student Committee (abbreviated as BASC) is a team of Student leaders that are elected as representatives for all students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). BASC representatives sit on Faculty Committees alongside staff-members and administrators to provide a student perspective and advocate for students in all aspects of Faculty interaction, from Social Impact to Culture and Transformation.

Our task is to handle academic queries, promote social and cultural awareness, and spearhead initiatives that are relevant to the FASS and University student community. BASC is thus responsible for organising events to promote students’ interaction with the faculty and with other students. We organise events such as sustainability and outreach programmes, as well as a Faculty Dance. All our work is intended to ensure a well-rounded and stimulating academic experience for all of the students in our faculty.

BASC Executive Committee

The BASC Committee is also responsible for more than just Student Advocation and Interaction, we are at our core your representatives, and as such, are also here to assist with any issues and grievances you may possibly have.

BASC is also responsible for appointing and managing the mentor teams in the Music, Visual Arts, and Drama departments (fondly referred to as MAD mentors).

BASC Non-Executive Committee

These MAD mentors are senior students who act as a guide to new students who need assistance managing their schedules, classes, and sometimes even personal issues. The mentor teams are seen as a senior friend to help look out for struggling students – which is why they are also a direct link between the departments not in the main BA Building and the BASC Student Relations portfolio manager, should any issues be serious enough to warrant our involvement.

The BASC team is looking forward to the year to come, and also interacting with all of our students.

Meet your leaders

My name is Sam Morrick, and I am the Chairperson of the BA Student Committee. I am a second year BA (Language and Culture) student, but I am now in my third year of University. I love to read, and thus I aspire to one day have my own library. I am also really passionate about singing and was a member of the Stellenbosch University Choir for two years. You are welcome to contact me via email at 26253585@sun.ac.za.

My name is Nosiviwe Mpukane, and I am the Vice-Chairperson of the BA Student Committee. I am doing my final year in BA (International Studies). A fun fact about me is that I used to be an athlete, and I used to play the trumpet. Please feel free to reach out and connect with me via email at 23964758@sun.ac.za.

My name is Amber Nieuwenheyzen, and I am the Secretary of BASC. I am a third year BA (Law) student. One of my passions is youth elevation and development, and as such I am really keen on helping my peers find the coal that makes their trains run. I’m all for student success and aspire to help make your journey at Stellies one that you see to the end. Feel free to contact me via email at 25903438@sun.ac.za.

My name is Sisiphiwo Jaca, and I am the Treasurer of BASC. I am a third year BA (Humanities) student. A fun fact about me is that I am introverted, but I love groove. You can contact me via email at 24752894@sun.ac.za.

My name is Zybian Anders, I am the Student Relations portfolio manager for BASC. I am a second year BA (Humanities) student. Something interesting about me is that no matter how long I sleep for, I always need to take a nap.  You can reach me on email at 26342480@sun.ac.za.

My name is Kauthar Jardine, and I am the Social Impact portfolio manager of BASC. I am a third year BA (Humanities) student. A fun fact about me is that I love to change my hair colour. I never have the same hair colour for longer than two months. You are welcome to contact me via email at 26248972@sun.ac.za.

My name is Qobo-Lwam Damane, and I am the Transformation and Culture portfolio manager for BASC. I am a BA (Humanities) student, and I am majoring in Psychology and isiXhosa. I have a Level 3 First Aid training certification, and I am a lover of choirs – the Stellenbosch University Choir specifically. You can reach me via email at 25901737@sun.ac.za.

My name is Sbusiso Zwane, and I am the Social Media and Marketing portfolio manager of BASC. I am a second year BA (Humanities) student. Something interesting about me is that I listen to too much Frank Ocean music. You can contact me via email at 27305996@sun.ac.za.

Get in touch

If you are a registered BA student, and you have any ideas or suggestions to make the Faculty a more welcoming and inclusive space, you can contact us at basc.comm@gmail.com/ – or you can visit our office at the entrance of the Arts and Social Science building (Room 200b, on the second floor just before the elevators).

You can access our Code of Conduct (BASC 2023-24):

Code of Conduct (BASC 2023-24)/02/Code-of-Conduct-BASC-2023-24.pdf