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BA Student Committee (BASC)
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
Jordan Dart- Chairperson
My name is Jordan Dart, and I am the Chairperson of the BA Student Committee. I am a first year BA Humanities Student going into my second year in 2025. I am also a general member on the academic affairs council, the faculty board, faculty committee and chairs committee. I interact with everyone in the faculty, from students to Heads of Departments and the Deanery. Overall, it is my job to take care of my beautiful team and the students within the faculty, oversee every task, and help you too. A fun fact about me is that I used to be a professional athlete, lived in Paris for a bit, worked in Paramedics and was an English teacher. People say I am intimidating but you will never see me chatting to someone without a smile!
Contact Details: [email protected]
Penny Cambell – Vice Chairperson
My name is Penny Campbell, and I am the Vice-Chairperson of the BA Student Committee. I am in my second year, going into my third year in 2025 for BA (Language and Culture). A fun fact about me is that I am an international student from Namibia, and I am a novel writer with an already published book on an online platform. I have national colours in Chess and Archery which I achieved for two years in high school. This led me to travel around the world to compete in competitions.
Contact Details: [email protected]
Shila Chabalala – Secretary
My name is Shila Chabalala. I am a second year BA humanities student going into my second year in 2025, and I am the BASC secretary. I am in charge of setting up agendas, taking minutes at meetings, and managing office hours. A fun fact about me is that people often think I’m 12, but I am actually in my early 20s.
Contact Details: [email protected]
Misha Fray – Treasurer
Hello, I’m Misha Fray, a second year BA Lang and Culture student. I’m the treasurer of BASC, meaning i make sure my team doesn’t overspend (wink, wink). I am in fact sugar, spice and all things nice. I love swimming and the ocean and have rewatched Grey’s anatomy, a bazillion times. Lastly, if i could bring back a character, it would be George.
Contact Details: [email protected]
Jade Lopes – Student Relations
My name is Jade Lopes, and I will be a second year Ba Humanities student in 2025. I am the student relations manager of BASC, meaning I work closely with the class representatives of all the modules within our faculty, acting as the link to the head of department or helping with conflict resolution. My piece of advice is when in doubt the answer is world peace.
Contact Details: [email protected]
Tana Benn- Social Impact
My name is Tana Benn, and I am the Social Impact Portfolio Manager of BASC. I am a second year BA (Humanities) student, going into third year in 2025. I am passionate about being the change that I want to see in the world. A fun fact about me is that I write my own poetry, and I am thinking of publishing them in the near future.
Contact Details : [email protected].
Ayanda Gqolana- Transformation and Culture
My name is Ayanda Gqolana, doing my second year in Bachelor of social work, and going into my third year in 2025. My portfolio is Transformation and culture for 2024/2025, which is all about driving positive change and celebrating diversity. Fun fact about me is that I bring energy, passion, and a dash of fun to everything I do whether it’s diving deep into social justice issues or organizing an event that gets people talking and smiling.
Contact Details: [email protected]
Neuza Langa – Social Media and Marketing
My name is Neuza Langa, I am the social media and Marketing Portfolio Manager of the BA Student Committee. I am doing my second year of an exciting journey in BA Development and Environmental studies, going into third year in 2025- where I’m passionate about making a positive impact on our planet. Interesting fact about myself is that I am a bubble tea connoisseur, and I can tell you the best spots in town for the perfect boba, just call me the “Boba expert”.
Contact Details: [email protected]
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 [email protected]/ – 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).
BASC 2024 Members:
You can access our Code of Conduct (BASC 2023-24):