UP residences renamed
Some of the residences will get African names, while some only change by a letter or two.
The University of Pretoria will be renaming some of its student residences.
Eight female residences will be renamed, while 10 will retain their old names.
This was approved by the university council last month, after a consultative discussion with the students living at the affected residences.
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University spokesperson Rikus Delport said the renaming of residences was aimed at providing a more multicultural, inclusive living environment for students.
“In September 2017 the university embarked on a process of reviewing residence names as part of its broader transformation project,” he said.
“In view of the unique environment in each residence, every residence was responsible for determining their own processes in this regard.”
He said each residence was requested to submit at least three proposed names.
Some of the residences will get African names, while some only change by a letter or two.
Changes to women’s residence names are as follows:
* 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 men’s residence names are as follows:
* 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
Changes to mixed residence names are as follows:
* 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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