#56, Dr Nelson Mandela

Dr Nelson Mandela Residence has two wings on the Mahikeng Campus of the NWU.  Dr Nelson Mandela 1, is a female residence and Dr Nelson Mandela 2, is a male residence. Each having 252 rooms.

Rooms:

Each of the two wings have 252 rooms (84 single and 84 sharing). Rooms have beds and desks with chairs and cupboards. There is internet connectivity.

Other facilities:

Bathrooms: There are 4 bathrooms with showers per floor. Each floor houses 18 students.

Kitchens: There are two kitchens per floor, each kitchen has 2 stoves, a microwave and a fridge.  Some rooms has a small fridge available in the room.

Laundry:  A communal laundry room is available, with 10 washing machines and 10 tumble dryers.

Communal rec hall with:

TV

WiFi

The Residences are the heartbeat of student life on the NWU Mahikeng Campus.

Residences plays an enormous part of student life. For our students, residences are the heartbeat of student life. Here's where friendships are formed and strengthened, cultural differences discovered and enjoyed. Here residents also bond in formal and informal activities and sports competitions.

The various ladies’ and men’s residences on campus are all situated within walking distance from the academic and administrative buildings.

The campus offers 16 residences all situated on the grounds of the NWU. 

Each residence is managed by a house parent, a residence officer,  together with a house committee.

All the residences are self-catering; however, students can also make use of the Cafeteria, Coffee Shop and various kiosks on campus.
 

Facilities:

The following facilities are available at the residences:

• Single & Double rooms fully furnished
• Laundries fitted with washing machines and tumble dryers
• Communal living-room areas for socializing, watching TV or just hanging out
• Kitchen (including 2 or 4-plate stoves)
• Bathroom facilities
• Internet access & Wi-Fi
• 24/7 Security to ensure the safety of the residents

House Parent: 

Ms Innocentia Mphuthi

Work: +27 (0)18 389 2457

Email:  mphuti.innocentia@nwu.ac.za

Residence Officer

Catarina Magqoki (Nelson Mandela 2)

Work:  +27 (0)18 389 2913

Email:  catarina.magqoki@nwu.ac.za