The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) urges accommodation providers to refrain from evicting students and to collaborate with the scheme in submitting their accommodation claims according to the guidelines provided. The scheme said that this cooperation is crucial to ensuring that students, who are often in vulnerable situations, maintain stable living conditions while pursuing their studies....
Some South African student accommodation properties exhibit quality and maintenance challenges as not all residences are well-maintained by their landlords. Responding to Independent Media Property’s media enquiry recently, Dr Marcia Socikwa, the Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Universities at the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) said the department through the National...
Thrive Student Living has started its largest student accommodation development in KwaZulu-Natal providing competition to homeowners that offer private student accommodation in areas like Manor Gardens, Glenwood and Morningside. The new student student development represents a R800 million investment and will be located adjacent to the main gate of the Howard College Campus of University of KwaZulu-Natal...
As the 2025 academic year approaches, there’s great news for university students in South Africa. Respublica, the leader in student accommodation, is continuing its rapid growth by launching a new residence to cater to the increasing demand for affordable student housing. Known for its learner-centric approach to varsity life, Respublica is committed to easing South Africa’s ongoing student housing...
With two new developments in the ground, Growthpoint expects to increase its beds to 10,400 for the 2025 academic year. “We are pleased to report that our portfolio occupancy is 98% for the 2024 academic year, exceeding that of 2023,” reports Amogelang Mocumi, Fund Manager of Growthpoint Student Accommodation REIT. “Our new purpose-built properties, developed by Growthpoint Properties and...
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