TRIBE VIBE: Cassim – DA’s landslide SRC election victory at NMU

In a recent interview, Eastern Cape DA chairman Yusuf Cassim discussed the Democratic Alliance Student Organization’s remarkable 79% victory in the Nelson Mandela University SRC elections, which dethroned the EFF. Highlighting the importance of student politics in shaping national discourse, Cassim revealed the DA’s strategies to regain influence on South African campuses amid ongoing challenges to governance and socio-economic conditions in the region .

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In an insightful interview with Chris Steyn, Yusuf Cassim highlighted the DA’s stunning victory over the EFF in the recent SRC elections at Nelson Mandela University. This discussion sheds light on the changing political dynamics within student government and the broader implications for South Africa’s political landscape. Here’s what the BizNews community had to say about Cassim’s interview.

Many viewers are happy to see that young South Africans are interested and aware of the country’s politics.

“Brilliant! It is so important that young people participate in politics.”

@richardrosebealprestonjohn3144 on YouTube

“Big up for students, wake up”

@revelationpowerhour9149 on YouTube

Cassim is praised for his hard work.

Our audience expresses their admiration for Eastern Cape DA Chairman Yusuf Cassim.

“Well done Yusuf Cassim.”

@christinefinniss6263 on YouTube

“Brilliant! Excellent! Congratulations! May you go from strength to strength!”

@eunicegaletti4976

“Thanks, Cassim, for plowing the common sense into it.”

@wollieerasmus9444

The Democratic Alliance Student Organization (DASO) also received praise.

“Beautiful!!! Blessings to all of you at DASO. What a promising future.”

@gailallwn8400 on YouTube

“daso.continue with good governance”

@jerryswarts1857 on YouTube

It is clear that the commentators believe that the EFF will bring nothing to the table when it comes to student politics.