RESPUBLICA STUDENT LIVING SET TO COMPLETE US$ 8.5M HOSTELS IN SA

Respublica student living set to complete its first student hostel in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Respublica student living which is a student accommodation provider in South Africa is set to complete the construction of its US$ 8.5m hostel in Bloemfontein.

The project which is expected to comprise of 469-bed student accommodation with 58 apartments, each with eight single rooms, two bathrooms, a lounge/dining area and communal kitchen. It also contain an apartment that is design to suit up to five physically disabled students and has biometric access control supported by 24-hour access to armed response ensures security peace of mind.

CEO of Respublica, Craig McMurray; ”This is our first residence project in Bloemfontein and we are looking forward to welcoming students from the University of the Free State and other tertiary institutions within the city through our doors.”

The building will include a communal block that houses the canteen, study and recreation areas, a gym, laundry, swimming pool and outdoor social areas. The project is the first in Bloemfontein and will see student pay a fully inclusive rate, which covers costs for parking, laundry, uncapped WiFi and weekly bedroom clean.

The hostel is to start operation in January 2018.