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Off-Campus Private Accommodation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS IN PRIVATE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 

  • 足球竞彩app排名s are advised to reside in accommodation that is accredited by the University;
  • 足球竞彩app排名s should thoroughly read/study the lease agreement before signing;
  • If you do not understand the contents of the lease agreement, please visit the private student accommodation office for assistance before signing;
  • A lease agreement is a legally binding document and both parties to the agreement have to perform their duties. Make sure you understand the contents before you sign;
  • Once you sign a lease agreement, you will be obliged to serve a 30 days’ notice in order to terminate it;
  • Please do not sign lease agreements with more than 1 accommodation provider, such may result in you owing rentals to more than 1 accommodation provider;
  • You must not allow yourself to be bullied into paying admin fees, rental deposits, and cash top-ups on monthly rentals if you are NSFAS-funded in particular.
  • There are many accommodation providers that are accredited and charge accommodation rentals at NSFAS rate with no additional charges;
  • You must not sign a lease agreement that is outside your date of occupation or outside the University academic calendar;
  • 足球竞彩app排名s must not pay for water, electricity, Wi-Fi, and transport. Those costs are included in the rental amount charged.
  • The list of the 2023 approved accommodation providers can be accessed below.

For further queries, please contact the Wits University private student accommodation office. We are here to help you do not hesitate to contact us should you require any form of assistance. 

Private student accommodation office details: 

1. Mr Takalani Mutsharini 
Contact Number: 011 717 5101  | Email Address: Takalani.mutsharini@wits.ac.za  
Office Address: 40 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein – Wits South Court building 

2. Mrs Nomfundo Msuthwana 
Contact Number: 011 717 5102  | Email Address: Nomfundo.msuthwana@wits.ac.za  
Office Address: 40 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein – Wits South Court building

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