New names for Tuks 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