Reflections of South African Student Leaders: 1994-2017 brings together the reflections of twelve former SRC leaders from across the landscape of South African universities. Each student leader’s reflections are presented in a dedicated chapter.

Key topics covered in the chapters are:

• Personal background and context of getting involved in student leadership
• Role as member of the SRC, SRC model, SRC electoral system
• Involvement of political parties in student politics and the SRC
• Ongoing communication and consultation of the SRC with the student body
• Relationship with university management and support from student affairs
• Co-operative governance and student representation in university governance
• Main challenges, student grievances and demands
• Reflections on #FeesMustFall, #EndOutsourcing and #RhodesMustFall
• Lessons for current and future leaders of higher education institutions