g) Unions Mr M Mfazwe: Deputy Branch Chairperson of SADTU led the presentation which highlighted the following key issues: . Since the promulgation of the Further Education and Training Colleges (FETC) Act No 16 of 2006, employees employed by the college council were affected the most. There was no harmonization of the conditions of service between the state and college council employees. . The working conditions in the college remained a serious concern for the union. There was a shortage of lecturers in relation to the growing number of students. . The labour unions of the college had a good relationship with college management and were consulted on critical issues affecting the college. h) The Student Representative Council Mr M Zwide, Deputy President, led the presentation which highlighted the following key issues: . SRC Workshop: The SRC of the college had a workshop in Port Alfred where it discussed its implementation plan. Out of the workshop deliberations, the SRC developed its community outreach programme and training and development programme to capacitate its members. . Relationship with management: The SRC had a cordial relationship with the management of the college. Management had an open door policy to discuss any critical issues with the college stakeholders. The SRC was able to resolve challenges with management of the college and it also participated in the governance of the college. . Results: The late release of results was the main concern for all students of the college. Students who had completed their National Certificate Vocational NC(V) last year had not yet received their certificates and this disadvantaged students in terms of their progress to continue with their studies or seek employment. . NC(V): Students were seriously concerned with the NC(V) qualification since it was not recognised by industries and some universities did not accept students with NC(V). The Department should advocate the NC(V) and make industry aware of its importance. . Accommodation: Shortage of accommodation remained a serious challenge for the college. Majority of students in the college came from rural areas outside East London and were unable to obtain accommodation in the college. There was currently no residence policy in place at the college.