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2022
Student Recruitment
Parents’
handbook
Contents 2022 term dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important contact numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fees and general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Payment options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fee remission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Registering in 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Career development talks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Curriculum approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Life as an oppidan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Issues of discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Safety and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Personal Support System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Local medical contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Parenting from a distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Transport options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 University readiness checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Residence contact details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Student Bureau contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2022 lecture term dates
Term 1: Monday 21 February - Friday 01 April
Term 2: Monday 11 April - Friday 27 May
Term 3: Monday 11 July - Friday 19 August
Term 4: Monday 29 August - Friday 14 October
Important dates
First year registration Friday 11 February – Saturday 12 February
Orientation week Sunday 13 February – ursday 17 February
Curriculum approval Friday 18 February (subject choices)
Undergraduate lectures start Monday 21 February
Graduation Wednesday 06 April – Friday 08 April
Swot period Saturday 28 May– ursday 02 June
June examinations Friday 03 June – Friday 24 June
Swot week Saturday 15 October – ursday 20 October
November examinations Friday 21 October – Friday 18 November
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Important contact numbers
Student Bureau tel: 046 603 8276
fax: 046 603 8300
email: registrar@ru.ac.za
Career Centre tel: 046 603 7070
email: careercentre@ru.ac.za
Fees Office tel: 046 603 8165
fax: 046 603 7019/20
email: studentfees@ru.ac.za
Campus Protection tel: 046 603 8146
email: cpu@ru.ac.za
emergency number: 046 603 8999
Director of Student Affairs tel: 046 603 8181
fax: 046 622 9514
email: studentaffairs@ru.ac.za
Counselling Centre tel: 046 603 7070
email: counsellingcentre@ru.ac.za
Healthcare Centre tel: 046 603 8523
email: healthcarecentre@ru.ac.za
ER 24 010 205 3065
International Office tel: +27 (0)46 603 8217
email: internationaloffice@ru.ac.za
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Fees and general information
e residence and tuition fees will be nalised later in the year. e fees booklet
will be available on the website at http://www. ru.ac.za/fees early in December
2021. In order to secure your place at Rhodes University, you are required to put a
“payment plan” into place before 04 February 2022, which will give you Initial Fee
(IF) clearance.
Rhodes University banking details
First National Bank
Account name: Rhodes University Fees
Branch number: 21 07 17
Account number: 621 4550 4553
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
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NSFAS applications for 2022
Applications for financial aid from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme
(NSFAS) can be made at www.nsfas.org.za.
ese applications are completed online via the NSFAS website
You may apply if
1. You are a South African citizen with a combined family household income of
R350,000.00 or less per annum, you are currently registered at an institution,
and you were not approved for NSFAS funding in 2022
2. You are a South African citizen with a combined family household income
of R350, 000.00 or less (per annum), and you are registered at an Institution
currently but have not applied for NSFAS funding previously.
3. You are a South African citizen with a combined family household income
of R350, 000.00 or less (per annum), and you are planning to study at a
public university or TVET College in 2022 for the first time.
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Payment options
In addition to the deposits payable for an academic place (R800.00) and for
on-campus residence allocation (R1,000.00), an initial fee payment is required
before 4 February 2022. e initial fee payment for South African students
is 10% of tuition and 25% of residence. For international students, 50% of
both tuition and residence fees (subject to con rmation of tuition and
residence fees due for the year). e amount is payable before a student is
allowed to register for any degree, or to enter any residence.
1. Payment of full fees by 4 February 2022 (all students)
If tuition and residence (if applicable) fees are settled in full by 4 February
2022, you will be eligible for a 5% discount which needs to be applied for in
writing. e discount can only be granted in cash, or by EFT.
2. Payment terms: South African students
Payment due Due date Tuition Residence
Initial fee by 4 Feb 2022 10% paid 25% paid
A further 25% of fee by 31 March 2022 35% paid 50% paid
A further 25% of fee by 30 June 2022 60% paid 75% paid
A further 25% of fee by 30 September 2022 85% paid 100% paid
• Any balance still outstanding to be paid by 30 November 2022.
• Any additional charges on receipt of the student fee statement.
3. Payment terms: international students
• International students will be required to pay 50% of their tuition and
residence fees for the year by 4 February 2022.
• e balance of fees to be paid by the 31 May 2022.
• Any additional charges on receipt of the student fee statement.
4. Payment by debit order arrangement
! Payment can be arranged by debit order with 10 instalments from 1 February
2022–1 December 2022. e debit order instruction forms will be available on
the website, or can be requested from the student fees of ce.
! The forms must be signed by the person whose bank account is to be debited.
e form should be returned to the student fees of ce, with the required
supporting documents, by 4 February 2022. .
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• e debit order arrangement is subject to credit clearance. In the event of
any debit orders being dishonoured, the university may cancel the debit
order facility and fees must then be settled as per the payment terms above.
• e initial fee payment is not applicable if a debit order arrangement has
been approved.
5. Payment by credit card
• Master and visa credit card facilities are available for all payments
• A completed credit card form needs emailed to studentfees@ru.ac.za.
e credit card payment form will be available on the website, or can be
requested from the student fees office.
• Forms must be submitted by 4 February 2022.
• No discount is offered for credit card payments
Fee remission
Fee remission is applicable to full-time students only. Where a parent has more
than one child attending Rhodes University at the same time, each child, aer
the first, qualifies for a 30% deduction off of the normal tuition fees. A written
application should be made to the student fees office to facilitate this. e 30%
deduction can offset the registration amount, but this should be communicated
to the fees office before 4 February 2022 .
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Registering in 2022
Pre-registration
Students will be sent instructions aer residence allocations have been
confirmed. Completing the online pre-registration assists the University to
determine how many students to expect, and it makes the registration process
faster as pre-registered students join the express queue.
Registration
Registration is a formal procedure, which ensures that the University has all the
student’s personal details, such as home address, local Makhanda address,
medical aid, car registration, etc. In order to complete this registration, the
registration fee payment must have been paid. Administrative registration for
rst year students takes place on Friday 11 February or Saturday 12 February 2022
at Rhodes University, Makhanda.
Ÿ Late registration is strongly discouraged
Ÿ All students must register by 12 February. Only those students who have
special written permission from the Manager: Academic Administration to
arrive late may do so, and must then pay a late registration fee.
Ÿ Registration aer the second week of lectures is not permitted.
Ÿ Students without written permission to arrive late will have to return home
immediately.
Students must bring the following:
1. Student number
2. Letter of acceptance or con rmation of offer
3. Identity book/passport
4. Proof of Higher Health Screening outcome
5. Original final NSC/IEB / A-level / HIGCSE results
6. A copy of the deposit slip, if money has been deposited into the Rhodes
University account
7. If a student has been awarded a bursary by a recognised outside donor/
company, a copy of the letter of award should be emailed to the fees office.
8. If the student is transferring, a transcript from the previous university and
course outlines from the previous university.
9. In the case of international students, details of medical aid and the study visa
10. Vaccination certi cate.
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Orientation
The compulsory programme for new students during orientation week runs from
Sunday 13 February to ursday 17 February 2022. Each student will receive an
orientation booklet at registration which will give full details of the programme.
Orientation is a very important programme designed to introduce new students
to Rhodes University, their academic studies, and university life in general.
A student’s whole-hearted involvement during orientation will significantly
influence the choices they make and the way they progress during their time at
university. See the orientation programme at
http:www.ru.ac.za/orientationgateway/orientationprogramme
Walking tours (to be conrmed)
ere will be organised walking tours of the campus for parents and new
students, starting from the steps in front of the main administration block.
Presentations by Deans of the various faculties
Venue: Due to the Covid-19 context, these sessions will. be virtual/online sessions.
More detailed information will be communicated.
Deans of the different faculties will present talks explaining faculty rules and
courses offered.
Opening address
Venue: Due to the Covid-19 context, these sessions will. be virtual/online sessions.
More detailed information will be communicated. .
e Vice-Chancellor and SRC president will give their opening addresses to all
parents and first year students .
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 8Career development talks
Career development talks will take place during the orientation week. In these
presentations, implications for choosing subjects, degrees, and employment will
be discussed. A structure will be presented to assist the students in choosing a
curriculum.
All students are encouraged to attend these talks. Information regarding these
talks will be provided in the orientation booklets.
Curriculum approval
On the nal day of orientation, Friday 18 February 2022, students must have their
curriculum formally approved. is means they will have officially signed up for
the courses which they have decided upon for their chosen degree. Students will
have had many opportunities to nd out about these subjects, both by attending
the introductory lectures on offer, and by consulting with specialist staff in the
relevant faculty who will be available through face-to-face and online sessions
which will be communicated.
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 9Residences
What is so special about Rhodes residences?
Rhodes is more than simply an educational
institution – it is a community. One of the features
that makes this community especially remarkable
is the residence system. ere are fourteen halls
of residences, each comprising separate houses
grouped around a central dining hall which
engenders a collective identity. Each of the houses
is a self-contained unit with its own warden,
subwardens and house committee. Hall Committees
are comprised of student representatives from each
house committee. Rhodes has fiy-four residences.
Males and females do not share residence, although
the majority of the dining halls are mixed.
Allocation
Students wishing to apply for a particular residence
should apply in writing to the Student Bureau at
registrar@ru.ac.za. Residence allocation relates
to the date of payment of the deposit. Please note
that there is no guarantee of getting the residence
of your choice. e final residence allocation will be
available on ROSS or from the Student Bureau by
10 February 2022 for all students who have met the
registration fee deadline.
Occupation of residences
Please note that new students will only be allowed
to move into their allocated residence on Saturday
12 February 2022.
Keeping your place in residence
• Ensure that you get registration clearance before
4 February 2022 . Students who do not have
clearance, neither paid the registration fee nor
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 10made suitable arrangements with the student fees
office, will lose their allocated place in residence .
• Use ROSS (https://ross.ru.ac.za/) to con rm that
the registration has been cleared before 4 February
2022. If you do not have access to the internet,
you may telephone the Student Bureau on
046 603 8276 to check. Please ensure that you
obtain a con rmation number for telephone
clearance .
• Check and double check that your name and
student number are on the deposit slip before you
deposit the money into the Rhodes University
bank account . Each year we receive payments that
cannot be linked to a student number .
• If you have been awarded a bursary by a recognised
external sponsor, please ensure that the university
receives written details from the sponsor before
4 February 2022 . Email details to the fees office on
studentfees@ru.ac.za .
• Talk to us if you have a problem, and do so before
4 February 2022 .
Catering
Balanced meals are planned on a two-week cycle,
ensuring that the nutritional needs of students are
met. For lunch and supper there is a choice of one
of eight meal options: default; African; vegetarian;
health; fast food; Halaal; fast food veg; fast food
default. Students meet regularly with catering staff
to discuss problems and to make suggestions.
e catering system works on an electronic booking
system through ROSS (Rhodes Online Student
System). If a student does not eat breakfast they
can unbook the meal for the year. If a student is
away for the weekend, all meals can be unbooked
for that period. e amount accumulated from the
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 11unbooked meals will be credited to the student’s account at the end of each
semester. e University does monitor meal cancellations. No student is allowed
to cancel all meals.
Practical suggestions
All residence rooms are equipped with curtains, bedding and basic furniture
including a bookcase, study table and chair, wardrobe, heater and rubbish bin.
Students must provide their own bath and swimming towels. Some extras that
might be useful: multi-plug; torch; coat hangers; alarm clock; computer/laptop
(all rooms have an internet connection port and wifi); tray, mugs, spoon, dish
towel; wash basket, washing powder, pegs (washing machines and tumble dryers
are available in all residences); trunk and padlock for storage in the box room;
cushions, throws, hot water bottle; and your own linen if you wish. Students are
responsible for cleaning their own rooms, basic cleaning materials are provided.
Recommendations
Students must insure valuable items such as computers and other appliances.
Students are not covered by university insurance while at Rhodes, unless they
are injured while engaged in activities for which they are paid by the university.
All other insurance is the responsibility of each student. Students are strongly
advised to ensure that they are covered by the necessary insurance against
the, housebreaking, fire and other similar risks. e University will in no way
hold itself responsible for any loss or damage by the, fire, or any other means
to students’ property kept in residences, either during term time or during
vacations. All residence room doors are fitted with locks and students must
ensure that their rooms are locked at all times.
Students have to pack up all the contents of their rooms during the longer
holidays and possibly during the shorter vacations as well. Limited storage space
is available for this purpose. e university does not carry responsibility for any
losses incurred. Students are advised not to bring too many personal belongings
unless they can take these home each vacation. As a guide, all belongings should
fit into two to three apple carton boxes, or a single lockable trunk.
Clothing
Makhanda weather can do a whistle-stop tour of all four seasons in one
day, so students will need summer clothes in winter and vice-versa. Casual
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 12clothes are worn to lectures, but some formal and semi-formal outfits should
be included for balls, formal dinners, and dances. All sporting clothes and
equipment should be included. Each residence has a communal fridge and
microwave. NO cooking is allowed in the residences.
e following items are not allowed in any residence room under any
circumstances: personal heaters; toaster; electric blanket; fridges (unless it
is for medical reasons); candles; and microwaves.
Rules
• Privacy: a student may not enter another student’s room without permission.
• Hours of quiet: reasonable quiet is expected at all times and particularly
before 12 noon, between 14h00 and 17h00 and from 20h00 onwards.
• Overnight leave: in their own interest, students are reqested to let someone
know where they are at night. Room keys are issued to all students and a
fingerprint system is used to access the residence.
• Alcohol: we encourage students to make healthy choices with regards to alcohol
consumption. We promote personal responsibility and social obligation
to the community. We aim to create an atmosphere free from pressure to
drink which in turn encourages abstinence or low-risk social drinking. In
particular, we aim to increase awareness and education about the dangers of
heavy drinking, and encourage alternatives to drinking, creating choice and
a balanced social programme.
Exclusion from residence for disciplinary reasons
If a student living in residence commits any of the following offences and is found
guilty in terms of the Student Disciplinary Code (see University calendar), he
or she may be excluded from residence. Offences include, but are not limited to:
• e (Rule 4.3)
• Assault (Rule 4.3)
• Fraud (Rule 4.3)
• Deliberate damage to property (Rule 4.12)
• Cheating in exams (Rule 4.14)
• Drunk and disorderly behaviour (Rule 4.7; 4.10)
• Unlawful possession of drugs (Rule 4.7)
• A second intervisiting offence in a single academic year (Rule 4.15)
• Intentionally interfering with emergency equipment (Rule 4.12)
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 13Life as an oppidan
An oppidan is a student who does not live in a university residence. Most students
living in digs have experienced life in residence for a year or two before taking
the step to greater independence and responsibility. Some students are oppidans
from the outset – generally those who finalised their arrangements later than
they would have preferred. Oppidans are allocated a common room in the Bantu
Stephen Biko building where tea and coffee are served daily during the week.
e Oppidan Hall Warden is available for advice and assistance, particularly
with regard to issues related to digs. e warden also promotes good relations
between town and gown, encouraging students to get to know their neighbours,
and clear up potential difficulties and misunderstandings.
For more information, visit http:// www.ru.ac.za/oppidan/
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 14Issues of discipline
Rhodes has a disciplinary code, to which all students must adhere. In an ideal
world there would be no need for disciplinary codes but, in reality, disciplinary
codes are indispensable. e Rhodes University disciplinary code is found in
the Calendar as well as on the website. In addition to the disciplinary code, each
hall of residence has its own code of conduct which is designed to ensure that
each residence offers a congenial and pleasant environment in which students
can focus on their studies.
e wardening staff deal with minor disciplinary offences in their residence.
Hall Wardens may also exclude students from residence – an obvious example
would be for the. Proctors deal with all serious disciplinary issues and only
Proctors may exclude students from the university. e University Prosecutor,
who is assisted in investigating and prosecuting by final year law students,
brings cases before Proctors. e right to a fair hearing is critical and is taken
very seriously. At Proctor level legal representation is allowed and cases proceed
along similar lines to court cases. Appeals are allowed at every level.
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 15Safety and Security
Rhodes University has one of the safest campuses in the country, but it is very
important that students are always aware of their surroundings, take responsibility
for their own safety, and do not assume that ‘it won’t happen to me.’
While Rhodes University prides itself on having a relatively low crime rate,
the reality is that crime statistics all over South Africa are bleak, and oen
frightening. We have invested a great deal of resources into ensuring that our
students are kept as safe as is possible on campus.
e Campus Protection Unit (CPU) is open 24 hours a day. It employs nineteen
Rhodes guards and ten guards from a local security company, Hi-Tec Secrity.
Rhodes CPU guards wear blue uniforms and Hi-Tec guards wear black uniforms
with a yellow badge. All of the guards are highly visible and patrol campus 24
hours a day, both on foot and on bicycles. CPU also controls traffic, locks and
unlocks certain buildings, and has a lost and found property section.
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 16Personal Support System
Some students battle to adjust to university life and become depressed and
nervous about their future. Other students struggle with ill health and are
unable to afford medical care or private doctors. Rhodes offers free psychological
counselling, career guidance and development, and advice on health support to
all registered students.
Counselling Centre
Caring for the wellbeing of students
e counselling centre operates from an holistic wellness model and supports
students in terms of their physical, academic, social, emotional, and spiritual
functioning. Student concerns are taken seriously and strict confidentiality is
maintained. e following services are offered:
• confidential individual counselling;
• relationship counselling;
• group therapy for students with similar interest and goals;
• study skills workshops dealing with exam preparation, stress, and time
management;
• self-help material and information; and
• an aer-hours line for psychological emergencies.
Career development
e career centre offers students the following services:
• personal, one-on-one career counselling, a voluntary, structured career
development plan, and a comprehensive career development seminar
programme;
• A career library containing information leaflets, books and dvds with
information on careers and employers;
• assistance with developing a curriculm vitae and preparing for job search and
job interviews;
• career development seminars;
e career centre manages the Graduate Recruitment Programme and the
career publication
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 17Health Care Centre
e Health Care Centre (HCC) is run by five qualified nursing sisters who attend
to minor ailments, dispense medicines, render first aid, and carry out procedures
such as the removal of stitches, daily dressing of wounds, and administering
injections. Certain tests such as blood glucose level, pregnancy, and HIV tests
can also be done. Students are welcome to discuss their problems with the staff,
and these discussions are confidential. e clinic times are widely publicised on
campus. While there is a sister on duty every weekday, on weekends, and public
holidays, please note that the Health Care Centre does not have the equipment
nor expertise to provide the type of care needed in serious medical emergencies.
In such cases, students are taken to casualty at Settlers’ Hospita.l
Management of ongoing medical problems
Moving away from home and adjusting to university life can be challenging, and
the first few weeks can be very stressful to students. Under these circumstances,
it is vital not to disrupt or discontinue any medical treatment or management of
pre-existing psychiatric conditions (e. g. depression, schizophrenia, etc.). Health
care professionals are available to assist with regular, ongoing local management
of such cases. Please ask your current doctor or psychologist/psychiatrist to refer
your child to a counterpart in Grahamstown in order to provide continuing
care. We recommend that you inform the HCC or our counselling centre about
particular needs of your child with regard to continued health care. All such
communication will be in the strictest confidence.
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 18Local medical contacts
Doctors
Dr M Gainsford 120 High Street 046 636 2063
Dr R P Marx 120 High Street 046 636 2063
Dr G D Baart 120 High Street 046 636 2063
Dr F Zietsman 120 High Street 046 636 2063
Dr F Meihuizen 120 High Street 046 636 2063
Dr M J Swanepoel 29 African Street 087 701 6194
Dr Z Ngubane 29 African Street 087 701 6194
Dr J Santhia 21 High Street 046 622 6648
Dr Oosthuizen Peppergrove Mall 046 622 6362
Dr Berenisco Peppergrove Mall 046 622 6362
Dr Duma c/o RU HCC 046 603 8523
Dr L Siecker e Colcade, 41 Hill Street 046 622 5858
Dr D Lloyd e Colcade, 41 Hill Street 046 622 5858
Dr G Mutesasira e Colcade, 41 Hill Street 046 622 5858
Dr MD Godlonton e Colcade, 41 Hill Street 046 622 5858
Dr K Peer 35 Beaufort Street 046 622 4617
Hospital
Settlers’ Hospital Milner Street 046 602 5000
Acupuncture
Dr S Dwyer 2 Ross Street 083 310 0744
046 622 4846
Chiropractor
Dr Terri Blake 41 African Street 083 276 1362
Homeopath
Dr Natalie Christie 26 Hill Street, Port Alfred 046 624 4867
Optometrist
Dr Davies 18 Bathurst Street 046 622 6205
Dr J Gopal 4b Allen Street 046 622 4310
Spec-savers Peppergrove Mall 046 622 2295
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 19Dentist
Dr CMR Herring e Colcade, 41 Hill Street 046 622 8503
Dr Dittmar Eichhoff 6 Allen St 046 622 3789
Dr E le Roux 14 Anglo African St 046 622 6132
Dr T du Toit 15 Milner St 046 622 4258
Orthodontist
Dr K Johannes 1 Oatlands Road 046 622 2251
Physiotherapist
Miss N Brown 41 African Street 046 622 2228
Mrs J Holderness 41 African Street 046 622 2228
Mohammed Sonday 41 Hill Street 046 622 8503
083 312 8207
Pharmacy
Grahamstown Pharmacy 117 High Sreet 046 622 7116
LL Wallace & Co Peppergrove Mall 046 622 7320
Clicks Pharmacy High Street 046 636 1264
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 20Parenting from a distance
e transition from high school to university is an important milestone along the
path from childhood to adulthood. Coupled with a sense of change, opportunity,
and promise comes uncertainty, stress, and challenges.Many students see their
time at university as an opportunity to assert their independence. As a result,
parents find themselves adjusting to having far less influence over their sons
and daughters, and sometimes have to make do with very little information
about their day-to-day lives.
Technology has made it possible to stay in touch, even from a distance. We
recommend that you do so using one or more of the many available platforms.
Use whatever communication channels are open to you, find out about your
son’s or daughter’s subjects, lecturers, friends, sports, and societies. Get to know
their timetable, ask which subjects they are enjoying, or not enjoying. Try to
talk about how they are coping academically, and how well they are adjusting to
university life. If you happen to be in Mkhanda for any reason, feel free to
meet your son’s or daughter’s Warden. Most importantly, listen to them, keep
lines of communication open, and encourage them to participate and utilise the
resources available.
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 21What kind of things might happen?
e most common difficulties include homesickness, particularly in the
beginning, loneliness, worries around not coping, and difficulty making
friends or getting along with others. Later difficulties arise as relationships
flounder under the pressure of work and students become overstressed. Poor
time management, career indecision, curriculum planning, or low motivation
can also account for some difficulties.
It’s easy to think of illnesses such as depression, addiction or even suicide as
problems that affect other families and not our own. In reality, studies show
that emotional issues, from stress and anxiety to conditions like depression and
eating disorders, are a leading impediment to academic success among tertiary
students today. Fortunately there are people and services, your child’s personal
support system, specifically in place for students who are finding things difficult
(and most students find things difficult at some stage). Encouraging your child
to see their warden is a useful first step, whether they are in residence or living
in town where the oppidan warden and sub-wardens also provide support.
What if my child won’t go and see anyone?
is is a tricky situation, and one for which there is no single response as
situations can vary enormousl.y
If you are concerned, you may contact your child’s Warden or the Director
of Student Affairs to talk through your concerns. Please remember however,
that we have to respect the confidentiality of our students because, strictly
speaking, our clients are these young adults, not their parents. No confidential
information may be divulged without the student’s permission.
is can be very frustrating for concerned parents, and you may feel you
have been shut out in a way, but we can offer suggestions, and offer to make
appointments for the student to seek the appropriate support for what they are
struggling with .
Learning how to take responsibility for looking aer themselves is an important
task for young adults, and it may take a while for them to learn how to do this.
Approaching other people for help when necessary is part of learning to live an
effective and well-balanced life.
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 22Transport options
Bus services
Translux www .translux.co.za
City to City www.citytocity .co.za
Flight options
Bookings for flights can be made through your local travel agent, or directly
with the airline. If these are made well in advance you may get reduced fares. e
closest airports are Port Elizabeth (1hour 15 minutes) and East London (2 hours).
SAA www.flysaa.com
Mango www.flymango.com
Kulula www.kulula.com
BA www.ba.com
Safair www.flysafair.co.za
Transport to airports
ere are shuttle companies that students can contact for airport transfers.
Students are responsible for their own arrangements.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Makhanda is at a premium during the registration and
orientation period and it is recommended that parents make timeous bookings
if you are planning to accompany your child.
e university is unfortunately not able to offer parents accommodation, nor
transport. Information on accommodation can be obtained from Makana
Tourism: www.grahamstown.co.za
telephone: 046 622 3241
email: info@ grahamstown.co.za
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 23University readiness checklist
• Do I have all documentation that is required for registration?
• Do I have details of my accommodations?
• Am I comfortable talking about my disability?
• Can I develop a study schedule and stick to it?
• Do I have the persistence and confidence to face frustrations, get information
I need from school administrators, and advocate for myself if necessary?
• Would I ask a support person for help if I started having difficulty?
• Can I balance academic responsibilities with my free time?
• Am I comfortable in big groups of students?
• Can I work in a group?
• Can I stick to my educational goals?
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 24Residence contact details
email cell work home
ALLAN WEBB HALL
Hall Warden Ms Lisa Maholo l.maholo@ru.ac.za 076 9866558 8737
Hall Administrator TBC 8474
Canterbury Ms Susan Kunju s.kunju@ru.ac.za 078 9649788 8577
Canterbury
Ms Lucky Xaba l.xaba@ru.ac.za 062 6829070 7270 7238
Annex
Salisbury Mr Apelele Ntlantsana a.ntlantsana@ru.ac.za 079 097 3938 8010
Truro Ms Lisa Maholo l.maholo@ru.ac.za 076 9866558 8737 8519
Winchester Dr Yusuf Motara y.motara@ru.ac.za 082 9278658 8628 8011
COURTENAY-LATIMER HALL
Hall Warden Ms Nandipha Fumbatha n.fumbatha@ru.ac.za 073 600 5077 8463 8045
Hall Administrator Ms Janine Hayward j.hayward@ru.ac.za 074 892 7077 8575
Beit Ms Ayanda Qomfo a.qomfo@ru.ac.za 084 810 1273 7340 8045
Charlotte Maxeke Ms Nandipha Fumbatha n.fumbatha@ru.ac.za 073 600 5077 8463 8045
Oriel Ms Quintabella Andangnui andangquinta@yahoo.com 8886
DESMOND TUTU HALL
Hall Warden Ms Clarris Magadza c.magadza@ru.ac.za 073 145 6256 8096 8336
Hall Administrator Ms Cindy Jeggels c.jeggels@ru.ac.za 073 457 6853 7452
Amina Cachalia Ms Masimbulele Buso m.buso@ru.ac.za 076 632 4296 7069 7468
Cullen Bowles Mr Kanyiso Ntikinca k.ntikinca@ru.ac.za 063 0494409 8954 8038
Ellen Kuzwayo Ms Clarris Magadza c.magadza@ru.ac.za 073 1456256 8096 7467
Margaret Smith Ms Lerato Baloyi-Mokwene l.baloyimokwena@ru.ac.za 073 7540203 8785 8336
DROSTDY HALL
Hall Warden Ms Catherine Parkinson c.parkinson@ru.ac.za 082 883 9210 8016
Hall Administrator Ms Candice Webber c.webber@ru.ac.za 083 585 7533 8586
Allan Gray Ms Tlamelo Mothudi t.mothudi@ru.ac.za 071 256 8254 8828 8014
Celeste Mr Francis Chindeka f.chindeka@ru.ac.za 084 990 5623 8267 7602
Graham Mr Sean Nkosi s.nkosi@ru.ac.za 081 272 1346 7534 8015
Prince Alfred Ms Catherine Parkinson c.parkinson@ru.ac.za 082 883 9210 8016
FOUNDERS HALL
Hall Warden Dr Philani Mashazi p.mashazi@ru.ac.za 071 8924560 8846 8019
Hall Administrator Ms Elize Everton e.everton@ru.ac.za 072 739 6561 8588
Botha Dr Philani Mashazi p.mashazi@ru.ac.za 071 892 4560 8846 8020
College Mr Sizwe Zondo s.zondo@ru.ac.za 076 4781463 8503 8019
Cory Mr Dingaan Booi d.booi@ru.ac.za 076 737 7270 8102 8021
Matthews Mr Thoko Sipungu t.sipungu@ru.ac.za 064 001 9378 8930 8022
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 25email cell work home
HILLTOP HALL
Hall Warden Mr Eric Matambo e.matambo@ru.ac.za 072 063 1791 7047 7715
Hall Administrator Ms Genean Catto g.catto@ru.ac.za 072 044 8533 7718
Calata Mr Charlie Mzimane c.mzimane@ru.ac.za 073 591 5690 7469
Hilltop 7 Mr Eric Matambo e.matambo@ru.ac.za 072 063 1791 7047 7715
Hilltop 8 Ms Vuyolwethu Baneti v.baneti@ru.ac.za 081 379 9943 8149 7716
Sisulu Ms Buncwanekazi Mankantshu b.mankantshu@ru.ac.za 078 663 5337 8149 7517
HOBSON HALL
Hall Warden Ms Tracey Chambers t.chambers@ru.ac.za 082 802 8108 8288 8025
Hall Administrator Ms Natasha Botha n.botha@ru.ac.za 083 611 1191 8578
Dingemans Ms Tracey Chambers t.chambers@ru.ac.za 082 802 8108 8288 8025
Hobson Ms Fortunate Gunzo f.gunzo@ru.ac.za 072 525 8559 7264 7467
Livingstone Ms Zuki Kota z.kota@ru.ac.za 072 648 3398 8826 8583
Milner Ms Michelle Isaacs m.isaacs@ru.ac.za 082 747 9210 8365 8855
JAN SMUTS HALL
Hall Warden Dr Amos Chinomona a.chinomona@ru.ac.za 076 998 7503 8681 8030
Hall Administrator Ms Angela Bezuidenhout a.bezuidenhout@ru.ac.za 073 234 5178 8589
Adamson Prof Sandile Khamanga s.khamanga@ru.ac.za 082 547 9383 8381 8029
Atherstone Ms Unathi Bontsi u.bontsi@ru.ac.za 071 609 5109 8139 8030
Robert Sobukwe Dr Amos Chinomona a.chinomona@ru.ac.za 076 998 7503 8681 8031
New House Ms Lisl Griffioen l.griffioen@ru.ac.za 082 679 6317 8032
KIMBERLEY HALL
Hall Warden Prof James Gambiza j.gambiza@ru.ac.za 083 570 8221 7010 8582
Hall Administrator TBC 8590
De Beers Dr Gladman Thondhlana g.thondhlana@ru.ac.za 073 940 6065 7007 7543
Gold elds Prof James Gambiza j.gambiza@ru.ac.za 083 570 8221 7010 8582
Hilltop 9 Ms Jabu Nene j.nene@ru.ac.za 073 076 6540 8462 7717
Rosa Parks Mrs Bertha Chithambo b.chithambo@ru.ac.za 079 127 9139 8254 7067
LILIAN NGOYI HALL
Hall Warden Mr Mbulelo Ntlabati m.ntlabati@ru.ac.za 083 402 3296 7065
Hall Administrator TBC lilianngoyihall@ru.ac.za 8692
Centenary House Mr Mathias Chirombo m.chirombo@ru.ac.za 074 320 9377 8833
Joe Slovo Mr Mbulelo Ntlabati m.ntlabati@ru.ac.za 083 402 3296 7065
Ruth First Ms Kelly Solomon k.solomon@ru.ac.za 082 842 3638 7387 8720
Victoria Mxenge Ms Sibusiso Klaas sibusiso.klaas@ru.ac.za 073 0736134 8697
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 26email cell work home
MIRIAM MAKEBA HALL
Hall Warden Dr David Khanye s.khanye@ru.ac.za 082 211 1819 8397 8069
Hall Administrator TBC 8861
Chris Hani Dr David Khanye s.khanye@ru.ac.za 082 211 1819 8397 8069
Enoch Sontonga TBC 8035
Thomas Pringle Ms Christine Lewis christine.lewis@ru.ac.za 083 969 2129 7070 8036
Walker Mrs Shelly Roodt s.roodt@ru.ac.za 073 690 6268 046 622 7203 8039
NELSON MANDELA HALL
Hall Warden Mr Jonathan Helleman j.hellemann@ru.ac.za 060 524 5840 8037
Hall Administrator Ms Loranda Faltain l.faltain@ru.ac.za 079 460 7025 7198
Adelaide Tambo Ms Nomthandazo Dyantyi t.dyanti@ru.ac.za 073 128 0137 7338 8042
Guy Butler Mr Eric Ofei e.ofei@ru.ac.za 082 229 5078 7080 8693
Helen Joseph Ms Nomaxabiso Silo n.silo@ru.ac.za 074 490 7241 8753 8916
Stanley Kidd Mr Jonathan Helleman j.hellemann@ru.ac.za 060 524 5840 8037
OPPIDAN
Hall Warden Mr Phumelele Jabavu p.jabavu@ru.ac.za 071 446 2898 7246
Hall Administrator Ms Nkanyiso Maqanada n.maqanda@ru.ac.za 078 214 2137 8229
GAVIN RELLY POSTGRADUATE VILLAGE
Hall Warden Prof Laurence Juma l.juma@ru.ac.za 076 789 6708 7256 8581
Temp Assist to Hall Ms Lumka Shelle l.shelle@ru.ac.za 073 991 7932 7082 8581
Oakdene TBC
ST MARY HALL
Hall Warden Ms Thato Tantsi t.tantsi@ru.ac.za 082 921 5870 8390 7510
Hall Administrator Ms Brenda Meyer b.meyer@ru.ac.za 082 873 8686 8576
John Kotze Ms Thato Tantsi t.tantsi@ru.ac.za 082 921 5870 8390 7510
Lilian Britten Ms Chipo Simbi c.simbi@ru.ac.za 062 329 4415 8207 8387
Olive Schreiner Ms Anje van der Merwe anje.vandermerwe@ru.ac.za 072 635 0808 7026 8049
Phelps Ms Anthea Adams a.adams@ru.ac.za 071 754 6051 7389 8048
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 27Student Bureau contact information
tel 046 603 8276
fax 046 603 8300
email registrar@ru.ac.za
website www.ru.ac.za
post PO Box 94, Makhanda, 6140
Prospective students www.ru.ac.za/studentzone
Download application www.ru.ac.za/applying
is booklet is a summary of a great deal of information.
For much more detail and everything you could possibly want to know, please visit
http://www.ru.ac.za/admissiongateway
Parents’ handbook 2022 | 28You can also read
