Central SA
Student accommodation crisis back in spotlight─── KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 06:55 Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Student accommodation is in the spotlight yet again.
This, following an unexpected visit by the University of the Free State's (UFS) EFF Student Command (EFFSC) and Students Representative Council (SRC) members in the suburb of Brandwag in Bloemfontein.
EFFSC and SRC members were not impressed with the conditions at some students' accommodation, following their door-to-door programme in the area. On their Facebook page, the EFFSC questioned the system of accredited accommodation as they declared that some student residents are not conducive for learning.
The EFFSC stated that many of the accommodation options that are allegedly accredited are not maintained, and have no stoves and fridges. As a result, it says it's an issue of the institution, adding issuing payments directly to landlords will not be entertained. The EFFSC said that students should receive money directly into their accounts.
The EFFSC announced that they will continue with their door-to-door programme in the Bloemfontein suburb of Universitas, together with SRC members, on Thursday.
OFM News previously reported that the EFFSC and SRC members were in Brandwag to address accommodation issues of NSFAS allowances and paying landlords.
