Purpose-built student accommodation shortage, 500 000 beds shortfall

A BLEAK start to the 2025 academic year is what awaits thousands of students around the country.Proper accommodation is a reality that many students might have to live without, along with all the other challenges they must overcome to achieve their academic goalsAccording to Private Housing Association CEO Kagisho Mamabolo, South Africa the demand for built student accommodation was overwhelming and they predict that their would be a shortfall of over 500,000 beds.“At most, but not all, universities, there has been strong demand for purpose-built student accommodation. This demand is…