New names for Tuks residences
Updated | By Sinethemba Madolo
The University of Pretoria has
completed the process of changing the names
of student residences.
The institution says the name changes are part of its broader transformation project.
The university's spokesperson, Rikus Deport, says the change is aimed at providing "a more multilingual, multicultural, inclusive living environment for students".
Deport says the process - which started in September 2017 - included residence house committees held discussions within their respective residences to suggest at least three different names.
"In view of the unique environment in each residence, every residence was responsible for determining their own processes in this regard. Residences made use of house meetings, transformation committee discussions, surveys, e-voting and even consultation with alumni. The processes were iterative, consultative and inclusive," says Deport.
Deport says after meetings with management, Student Representative Council and the Residence Advisory Board a decision was taken and has been well-received by students.
Here are the new names for the women’s residences:
Curlitzia becomes Curelitzia
Erika becomes Erica
Inca becomes Ikageng
Jasmyn becomes House Khutso
Katjiepiering becomes Azalea
Klaradyn becomes House Nala
Lilium becomes Hayani
Magrietjie becomes House Mags
Changes to the names of the men’s residences:
Boekenhout becomes House TAU
Kiaat becomes Tirisano
Kollege becomes College
Maroela becomes Morula Legae
Mopanie becomes Mopane
Olienhout becomes Tuks Ekhaya
Olympus becomes House Ukuthula
Taaibos becomes The Tower
The following mixed residence names will change:
Onderstepoort becomes OP Village
Protea becomes Protea Mbalenhle
Tuks Naledi becomes Khanyisa Naledi
The following residence names will remain unchanged:
Asterhof
Madelief
Nerina
Zinnia
Xayata
Jakaranda
Hippokrates
Tuksdorp
Tuks Bophelong
Tuks Village
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