WSU STUDENTS RETURN TO R52M RESIDENCE DEVELOPMENT

As the country eases lockdown regulations to alert risk level one, this means WSU students will soon occupy the newly refurbished Iphulo Residence that boasts modern finishes, recreational facilities and security upgrades to the value of R52 million.

To create a conducive living environment and the eradication of lacking student accommodation, the Mthatha: Nelson Mandela Drive site will see the completion of renovations on student residences, which commenced on 20 June 2019, between January and March, 2020.

Numerous improvements have been made to the campuses which include the installation of Wi-Fi access, upgrading common spaces, security, teaching and improved access for people with disabilities as well as: • Improved residence access control • Improved residence surveillance cameras • Improved residence renovation of indoor and outdoor spaces • Improving residence occupational health and safety Res maintenance - MT

Other areas sharing a similarly glorious fate are the Zamukulungisa site, Komani, Buffalo City and Butterworth Campuses.

At the Zamukulungisa site in Mthatha, where the construction of two new 200 and 400 seater auditoria commenced on 3April 2018 are erect.

The Komani Campus’ Grey Street site boasts brand new R13 million lecture theatres and practical completion (100%) was achieved in July 2019.

The Komani campus rector, Professor McGlory Speckman, said the need for more lecture halls was felt even before the designation of the site as a faculty. This is a consequence of the large numbers registered in commerce-related programmes over the years.

by Sinawo Hermans