#41, Lost City

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

Lost City Residence caters for male and female students on the Mahikeng Campus of the NWU.  

Rooms:

There are 288 single rooms, each of which have a bed and desk with a chair and cupboard. There is also internet connectivity.

Other facilities:

Bathrooms: There are four showers and two toilets per block of 9 rooms.

Kitchens: There are two common kitchens per block of 9 rooms.

Communal laundry

Communal rec hall with:

TV

Pool table and darts

WiFi

House parent: 

Prof.Sonia Swanepoel 

Work: +27 (0)18 389 2005

Email: sonia.swanepoel@nwu.ac.za

Residence Officer:

Mr Dichaba Mabaso

Work: +27 (0)18 389 2150

Email: dichaba.mabaso@nwu.ac.za

Mrs Fazlin Lahri

Work: +27 (0)18 389 2618

Email: fazlin.davids@nwu.ac.za

Mrs Omphemele Seleke

Work: +27 (0)18 389 9007

Email: omphemele.seleke@nwu.ac.za