STUDENT HOUSING
Welcome to STUDENT HOUSING
Univen On and Off Campus Residences
Univen offers residence space for students. Our residences are spread across the University of Venda premises and the Thohoyandou area.
Application for admission to a University residence must be made online before the closing date.
By signing the application for admission a student undertakes to abide by the rules and regulations applying to residential students of the University of Venda as well as the disciplinary measure to be taken by the University in cases of infringement of these regulations.
The University reserves the right to refuse admission to any student without supplying reasons for doing so.
Amenities:
- 24 hour on-site security
- equipped with wifi
- have academic, recreational and social spaces available
Contact Details
Ms Lufuno Mugogovhali
Housing and Accommodation Officer
Phone: +27 15 962 9218
Email: Student.Housing@univen.ac.za
Ms Della Muvhango
Phone: 0159629218
Email: Student.Housing@univen.ac.za
Announcements
Immediate changes concerning the University of Venda SEPTEMBER GRADUATION.
The University of Venda SRC Receives 1.3 million from Motsepe Foundation
Gender-Based Violence is a widespread problem in South Africa
DBSA visits UNIVEN to evaluate progress on Student Housing Infrastructure
Application for Accommodation
Prospective Students
Step 1 – Online Application
Apply during the online application process
When asked “If you need accommodation” Click yes
Click here to begin application for admission
Step 1 – Manual Application
Download and complete the manual residence application form and return it together with your application for admission form
Click here to Download Manual Residence Application Form for First Entering Students
Returning Students
Step 1 – Online Application
Apply online using the student admin portal
Residence Fees
Rules and Regulations
Allocation of Rooms
Rooms are allocated by residence authorities with the assistance of House Representative Committee members. You are at liberty to choose your roommate during room allocation if you have been allocated a double room. You are not allowed to swap rooms without the knowledge and consent of residence authorities.
Control and Authority
The House Representative Committee
Students in each residence elect one representative to the House Representative Committee at the beginning of the academic year. The representatives elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and a Secretary. The House Representative Committee is responsible for the general welfare of resident students and the maintenance of order and discipline in the residences. The committee works in cooperation with the Hostel Superintendent, who is accountable to the Dean of Students. Problems in the residences are solved by the representatives with the help of the Superintendent. Only serious cases are referred to the Dean of Students.
Attitude Towards Property
Students who break, damage or destroy University property shall be compelled to make good the loss.
Students must respect the property of the University.The cost (material and labour) of damaged or broken residence property will be distributed equally among students concerned.
In every case of damage to property, the Residence Superintendent will assess the nature, extent of damage and the circumstances under which it occurred.
If the name of the culprit is known to the Resident Superintendent, the culprit will bear the repair cost alone.
Personal Property
The University assume no responsibility for theft, damage to personal property, or loss of money, valuables or personal effects of any student or guest.
Noise and Disruption of Studies
Television sets, portable radio and tape recorders must be operated softly or switched off during evening study hours.
Representative Committee for investigation
Students are required to have or take meals from the Student Cafeteria. Students who have paid for meals will use their student cards when they take meals. Queuing for meals in the student cafeteria must be observed.
Visitors to Residence
People who stay in the residence without the knowledge and the consent of the residence authorities will be referred to the Security Section.
Room Keys
Students are required to return their room keys to the Residence Superitendent whenever the University closes for vacation
Students who are bound to terminate their studies or wish to leave the residence of their own accord must return the room keys to the Superintendent.
A resident student who loses or misplaces a residence room key or fails to return it to the Superintendent at the end of the academic year or at any time if required to do so, will have his/her results withheld or pay for the cost of lock replacement.
Abuse of Alcohol and Habit-forming Substances
Disruption of studies, which results from consumption of alcohol and drug abuse, will be viewed in a serious light.
Students, who purchase, store and sell liquor and dependency-producing substances will be guilty of a serious offence.
Aggressive and Unruly Behavior
Fighting in the residence and the vicinity is forbidden.
Students who are found guilty of assaulting others will be severely penalized.
Unofficial Stay in the Residences
Students are not allowed to share beds or to accommodate friends and relatives without prior approval. Hiring of beds or rooms is strictly forbidden.
Health Matters
A consultation fee which is determined by Council is payable at the Student Health Centre.
Smoking is not permitted in any public area in the residences including lounges, passages, lobbies etc.
General Behaviour and Conduct
Disciplinary measures will be taken against students who distort, damage or misrepresent the good name and public image of the University.
Voluntary Termination of Resident Status
A written declaration of intention to leave the residence must be accompanied by a room key.
Closure of residences during winter and summer vacations
Use of Residence Facilities during Winter and Summer Vacations
Conducting of Business Activities on Campus Residences
On Campus Residences
Carousel – Boys
Mango Groove – Girls
F3 – Boys
F4 – Girls
Lost City Boys
Lost City Girls
River Side – Mixed for post graduates
F5 – Girls
2021 Off-Campus Accredited Residences
NO | RESIDENCE NAME | PHYSICAL ADDRESS | EMAIL ADDRESS | CONTACT NUMBER | TOTAL CAPACITY |
1 | Beverly Hills | The Managing Director Beverly Hills Residence Stand No: 622 Thohoyandou 0950 | nancysithari@gmail.com | 0765556752 | 159 |
2 | 3 MTR Properties | The Managing Director 3MTR Properties 10A Hans van Rensburg Street Polokwane 0700 | takalani@nemorango.co.za | 0722985436 | 210 |
3 | Blue Valley | The Managing Director Metal Sector Investment pty Ltd 505 Muledane Muledane 0945 | netshi.mukhethwa@gmail.com | 0767060048 | 48 |
4 | C Matodzi Residence | The Managing Director C Matodzi Projects No 23 Tshilungoma Village Thohoyandou 0950 | chrismatodzi@gmail.com | 0834949109 | 68 |
5 | Degann-Inn | The Managing Director Degann Inn 155 Unit D Thohoyandou 0950
| deganninn@gmail.com | 0724040501 | 86 |
6 | Emlanjeni | The Managing Director Emlanjeni Student Accommodation Portion 2072 Thohoyandou Unit C 0950
| ndivhu5428@gmail.com | 0722306165 | 120 |
7 | Forest Hill | The Managing Director Forest Hills Residences Stand No: 489 Block E Thohoyandou 0950
| tshimangadzo2@gmail.com | 0827824163 | 50 |
8 | Grand Royale | The Managing Director Grand Royale Enterprises Block J Thohoyandou 0950 | tsakani@nakiseni.co.za | 0834080818 | 200 |
9 | Have Mercy | The Managing Director Have Mercy Accommodation P.O. Box 3904 Thohoyandou 0950 | matshonyongamgster@gmail.com | 0715190515 | 16 |
10 | HHHH | The Managing Director Have Mercy Accommodation P.O. Box 3904 Thohoyandou 0950
| khangalear@gmail.com | 0822443530 | 50 |
11 | Hillview | The Managing Director Hillview Accommodation and Transport Unit E Thohoyandou 0950
| ngarothe3@gmail.com | 0760561311 | 38 |
12 | Johanna’s Nest | The Managing Director Johanna’s Nest Accommodation P West Thohoyandou 0950
| mukhethwad@gmail.com | 0833060554 | 54 |
13 | Maphula | The Managing Director Maphula’s Residence P.O.Box 145 Thohoyandou 0950
| maphulasresidence@gmail.com | 0833060554 | 36 |
14 | Mmae Mathagu | The Managing Director Mmae Mathagu Rental Accommodation P.O.BOX 6398 Thohoyandou 0950 | avhurengwimathagu@gmail.com | 0826422316 | 37 |
15 | Montana | The Managing Director Montana Student Accommodation Stand number 631, Marude Unit C Thohoyandou 0950 | kbramudzuli@gmail.com | 0722009652 | 202 |
16 | MShelly | The Managing Director Mshelly 1099 Block F Extension 1 Thohoyandou 0950
| simangovictor27@gmail.com | 0760723279 | 60 |
17 | Muthathe | The Managing Director Muthathe Residence Thohoyandou Unit J 0950
| mwphungo@gmail.com | 0729985671 | 328 |
18 | Nchebeko Residence | The Managing Director Nchebeko Residence 13A Industrial Site (Next to Ven Oil Garage) Shayandima 0950
| nchebekovenda@gmail.com | 0824935836 | 230 |
19 | OGT | The Managing Director OGT 1947 Unit C Thohoyandou 0950
| ogtinvestments@yahoo.com | 0735581921 | 28 |
20 | Parkview | The Managing Director Parkview Accommodation Maungani Thohoyandou 0950 | justfix19@gmail.com | 0826721865 | 94 |
22 | Samvuni | The Managing Director Samvuni Residence Thohoyandou Unit E 0950 | ramuntshirmz@gmail.com | 0732323020 | 162 |
23 | Simeka | The Managing Director Simeka Heights Residences Unit E Thohoyandou 0950
| colin@simekacapital.com | 0721029100 | 856
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24 | Sun City | The Managing Director Sun City Residence 42 Hluphekha Maungani Thohoyandou 0950
| suncityaccom@gmail.com | 0826211317 | 122 |
25 | Tshivhu | The Managing Director Tshivhu Student Accommodation 169 Dzavhavha Maungani Village Thohoyandou 0950
| vusani.ramakuela@gmail.com | 0795076951 | 16 |
26 | Valleyview | The Managing Director Valley View Estate Block K Stand No 12 Church Street Thohoyandou 0950 | emakhuvha@gmail.com | 0820784201 | 50 |
27 | Vhugalahawe | The Managing Director Vhugalahawe Village P.O.BOX 6278 Thohoyandou 0950 | tshililo.manendzhe8@gmail.com | 0828884619 | 96 |
28 | Waterfall | The Managing Director Waterfall Estate 472 Peace Street Block K Thohoyandou 0950
| emakhuvha@gmail.com | 0820784201 | 22 |
29. | 581 Student Villa | The Managing Director 581 Student Villa 581 Block J Muledane Thohoyandou 0950
| 0799774670 | 16 | |
30. | J & R Towers | The Managing Director J And R Towers P.O. Box 5191 Thohoyandou 0950
| 0821753502 | 100 | |
31. | Mamphiswana | The Managing Director Maphiswana Residence P.O. Box 6363 Thohoyandou 0950 | 0828442555 | 26 | |
32. | MLA Residence | The Managing Director MLA Residence 2580 Riverside Tshisaulu 0950 | 0725222622 | 158 | |
33. | MLA- Tshisahulu
| The Managing Director MLA Residence 2580 Riverside Tshisaulu 0950 | 0725222622
| 90 | |
34. | Mubvafhi | The Managing Director Mubvafhi Accommodation P.O.BOX 497 Lwamondo 0985
| 0834388857 | 38 | |
35. | One Step | The Managing Director One Step Residence 1300 Tshisaulu Siawoadza Thohoyandou 0950
| 0766812552 | 96 | |
36. | Poshko Residence | The Managing Director Phoshko Development Enterprise P.O.Box 1378 Thohoyandou 0950
| 0828405906 | 33 | |
37. | River Estate | The Managing Director River Estate Residence P.O. Box 3054 Sibasa 0970
| 0724279063 | 360 | |
38. | Sandton Rokunda | The Managing Director River Estate Residence P.O. Box 3054 Sibasa 0970
| 0836457838 0765180316 | 88 | |
39. | Sandton Yabama | The Managing Director Sandton (Yabama) 205 Bengal Street Eltivillas 0920 |
Tshinakie01@gmail.com
| 0836457838 0765480316 | 126 |
40. | Sandton Zwahuli | The Managing Director Sandton (Zwahuli) 205 Bengal Street Eltivillas 0920
| 0836457838 0765180316 | 88 | |
41. | T.C Academy | TC Academia Residences House No.472, Unit E Thohoyandou 0950
| 0822920518 | 22 | |
42. | Thohoyandou P East | The Managing Director Thohoyandou P East 45 0950
| 0829626409 | 17 | |
43. | Rasil Residence | The Managing Director 1927 Unit C Thohoyandou 0950
| 0745365572
| 50 | |
44. | Vhathanzi | The Managing Director Vhatanzi Accommodation Thohoyandou Unit E 0950 | 0727615540 | 38 | |
45. | Blue Valley
| The Managing Director Metal Sector Investment pty Ltd 505 Muledane Muledane 0945 | 0767060048
| 48 | |
46. | Afmet Properties
| The Managing Director Mshelly Unit D 154 Unit D Thohoyandou 0950 | 0761029100
| 40 | |
47. | Greenstone Hill
| The Managing Director Greenstone Hill Properties & Construction P.O. Box 3054 Sibasa 0970 | 0724279063
| 650 |
