https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/799.html South Africa Student Accommodation news 15 Student Accommodation news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/799.html en-us Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:09:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-africas-construction-delays-could-signal-systemic-failures-733432a South Africans across the board are affected by construction delays. A stalled clinic restricts access to healthcare, a delayed school disrupts learning, and a half-built police station limits safety and service delivery. 1-266362 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-faces-a-500000-bed-shortage-as-student-funding-grows-174626a In South Africa, more than 600,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds were approved for study funding in 2025, following over 1.2 million provisional approvals in 2024, intensifying the search for suitable accommodation as families begin planning for 2026 amid a nationwide shortage of more than 500,000 beds. 1-263528 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/prasa-opens-accommodation-facility-for-students-393268a The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has opened a modern 700-bed facility that provides affordable and conveniently located housing for students in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. 1-262493 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/canopy-by-hilton-and-thrive-projects-propel-growthpoint-to-sapoa-glory-959964a Two of Growthpoint’s recent projects were celebrated at this year’s South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) Property Development Awards for Innovative Excellence wherein which the company took home three prestigious wins, including top honours. 1-262154 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/best-agent-ceo-warns-estate-agencies-face-serious-fica-compliance-risks-398468a South Africa’s estate agencies face serious financial and reputational risks if they fail to comply with new obligations under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), says Marcel Koole, CEO of Best Agent. 1-261793 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/landmark-student-residence-in-stellenbosch-strengthened-by-maia-slam-partnership-513920a Student Living Asset Management (Slam) is pleased to announce that it has received mezzanine debt funding to acquire a 51% majority stake in Stellenbosch student residence, Academica. 1-260656 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/reside-summit-2025-calls-for-bold-investment-in-alternative-residential-sectors-589460a Leading voices in real estate, policy and investment issued a strong call for capital to be directed into alternative residential sectors to drive sustainable growth and inclusivity in South Africa’s urban landscape. 1-259426 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/art-puts-the-heart-into-student-living-473619a New mural in a Johannesburg campus community reminds students where they’re from, where they’re going – and that they are not alone. 1-257855 Fri, 23 May 2025 15:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/students-sleeping-outside-cape-towns-cput-campus-failed-to-meet-accommodation-requirements-581250a The Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town (CPUT) was one of many universities that had protests over access to student accommodation at the start of the 2025 academic year. 1-256316 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nwu-opens-siya-kolisi-and-invictus-residences-810243a Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was honoured by the North-West University (NWU) earlier this week, when the institute officially opened the newly renamed "Siya Kolisi" student residence on the Potchefstroom campus. 1-255669 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Student Accommodation South Africa