NSFAS Allocates R1.1 Billion to Support Student Accommodation Providers
NSFAS disbursed over R1.1 billion to private accommodation providers in Q1, supporting more than 100,000 students and advancing its plan to internalise accommodation payment functions by 2026.
Women in PBSA to Introduce Sector’s First Menopause Best Practice Guide, Inviting Industry Collaboration
WinPBSA has launched the first sector-specific Menopause Best Practice Guide for the student accommodation industry, supported by two new anonymous surveys targeting leadership, HR, and employees to capture the impact of menopause on experienced female talent aged 35–55.
FG Initiates 1,500-Bed Hostel Project at YABATECH
The Federal Government launched a 1,500-bed hostel at Yaba College of Technology to improve student accommodation, welfare, and learning conditions, integrating residential, recreational, and commercial facilities.
UWC Unveils Significant Student Housing Expansion Ahead of 2026
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) plans to add over 5,000 new student beds by 2026, increasing total residence capacity to more than 16,000, addressing critical housing shortages that affect student success and safety in South Africa’s public university sector.
UKZN’s Student Housing Initiative Supports Local Business Growth
Growthpoint Properties, with Enza Construction, is delivering a 2,500-bed student housing development at Howard College, KwaZulu-Natal, set for completion in 2026 to address the region’s critical student accommodation shortage and support local economic growth.
UG to Receive 10,000-Bed Student Hostel Through Singapore Partnership
President John Mahama announced a 10,000-bed prefabricated student hostel project at the University of Ghana, stemming from an agreement signed during his recent visit to Singapore, with manufacturing machinery already en route to Accra.
The Myriad Broadens Student Housing Presence Across Saudi Arabia
The Myriad, operated in Saudi Arabia by Dedicated Housing Company (DHC), is expanding its student accommodation footprint across Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province to meet growing demand from higher education students.
Heriot REIT Begins Construction on The Fibonacci Student Housing Development
Heriot REIT has commenced construction of The Fibonacci, a nine-storey student accommodation development near UCT, Damelin, and CPUT in Cape Town, offering 574 units with integrated amenities including retail, co-working spaces, parking, gym, rooftop terrace, and padel courts.
UWC Commits to Addressing Student Housing Shortage Through Key Agreement
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) formalised a landmark development agreement with Kovacs, concluding a decade-long partnership to expand student accommodation capacity from 1,100 to nearly 2,000 beds using a Build Operate Transfer (BOT) financing model.
Prasa Launches New Student Housing in Braamfontein
Prasa has launched a 700-bed student residence in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, repurposing a 12-storey building to provide affordable, secure housing for students from nearby universities and TVET colleges.
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