Facilities
THE POD SYSTEM
Our residence consists of 26 pods. These pods are like little families of eNkanyini. Each pod has 8 single rooms, communal area, two shower rooms and two rest rooms. The pods are identical and the only difference is the location. The residents take part in room allocations (kamerskiet) during the preceding year and ‘skiet’ for a pod that they want to stay in during the year that follows. We are also the only residence on campus that provides junior students with single rooms.
Each resident is placed into a “pod” consisting of 8 single rooms, a communal kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
Each room is equipped with:
- Cupboard space
- Desk and chair
- Bookshelf
- Bedframe and mattress
- Curtains (students are allowed to bring their own curtains if they wish)
- Mirror
- Rubbish bin(s)
- Single network point and multiple plug points
- Panel heater / fan heater
Students are reminded to bring their own padlocks for their doors.
KITCHEN
There is a kitchen available in each “pod” to provide the students with the space to store and prepare food. Every kitchen is equipped with x2 medium sized fridges, a microwave, hydro-boil (the single greatest invention ever), 4-plate stove, medium sized oven, a double sink and plenty of cupboard and drawer space for storage. Feel free to bring toasters, frying pans, air fryers etc. You can bring your own fridge, but there is enough space with the x2 fridges (already in the pod) to accommodate everyone.
BATHROOMS
There are 2 bathrooms in each “pod” with each containing a toilet, x2 basins and a shower.
LAUNDRY ROOM
Probably every student’s nightmare…doing your own laundry (insert scream here)! There is a Laundry Room available with washing machines and tumble dryers. Students can use the machines by loading “washing quota” onto their student accounts and then swiping their cards in the laundry room. To reduce our carbon footprint, we encourage our residents to make use of the washing lines that are available. Just a reminder to bring your own washing powder, softener, and pegs (we will teach you more about “Quota” etc. when you arrive).
THE HUB
The Hub is a central, multi-purpose “hall” equipped with tables and chairs for studying/hosting meetings, as well as a lounge chill-corner. It also houses our piano (a place where self-expression is celebrated). It is also the main social area in res.
So, table tennis tournaments are not uncommon, nor are many other social events like Culture evenings and movie nights.
PARKING
There are parking spaces allocated for our students. The security guards on duty do regular patrols around the building and parking areas. Students who own cars need to register their vehicles with the university at the beginning of the academic year, which entails a fee. Students can register on MySUN (www.midtier.sun.ac.za). A parking space on the premises is then allocated based on a system of credits.
SPORTS FIELDS
The campus rugby, soccer and volleyball fields are situated right next to the res building, providing the students with a safe and convenient environment to get some physical exercise, as well as a friendly game or two of “touchies” or action frisbee. Also, almost forgetting to mention the fact that brand new multipurpose hard courts have been built right outside eNkanyini during the year of 2021.
BRAAI AREA
The braai/social area is situated next to the Hub. There is also an area right next to the sports field (better known as “the Pit” on campus).
STORAGE FACILITIES
There is limited space available for students to store their belongings during student holidays.
CLEANING SERVICES
A private cleaning company has been hired by the University to clean the residence. This includes taking out the dustbins, cleaning the kitchen floors and countertops, as well as cleaning the bathrooms and bedrooms (usually once or twice a week). This service does not include making beds and washing students’ dishes.
These Mamas are part of the NK Family and are held in very high regard for their beautiful smiles and wise advice when needed.
SECURITY
We are fortunate to have 24-hour security supplied by a private security company. The security personnel are renowned for their outstanding work in guarding the premises and ensuring the safety of the residents and their vehicles
ROOM POINTS
Room points (kamerpunte) is the system used for which rooms and parking spaces are allocated from second year onwards. Residents are awarded points based on participation in residence-related activities, serving on committees, academic achievement and seniority. “Kamerskiet”, the process of choosing your room for the following year, is done based on a list of room points, a more detailed explanation will be given later on in the year.
THE BEAR (ULA)
The story of ULA is one that the Residence still doesn’t really understand…A Gigantic plush bear which arose from the arms of a newcomer creating raucous across campus…leading to ULA coherently becoming the Residence Mascot…The campus knows eNkanyini is near when they see ULA the Bear.
