South Point student accommodation: every city and property
South Point is one of South Africa's largest private student accommodation operators, with residences in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Gqeberha. Here is a city-by-city breakdown of South Point's properties, which university each one serves, and where to compare against trusted DigsConnect listings nearby. Details in this guide are accurate as of the time of writing in 2026; fees, policies and NSFAS-accredited building lists change, so always confirm current details directly with Southpoint before you sign.
What South Point is
South Point (staysouthpoint.co.za) operates a large portfolio of purpose-built and converted residential buildings let specifically to students, concentrated around Wits and UJ in Johannesburg, UP and TUT in Pretoria, CPUT in Cape Town, and Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha. All South Point properties are marketed as furnished, with Wi-Fi, 24/7 security and student support services, and the company states its properties are NSFAS-accredited — always confirm accreditation status for the specific building and academic year directly with South Point and your financial aid office.
Johannesburg — Braamfontein and Doornfontein (near Wits)
South Point's Johannesburg portfolio is concentrated in Braamfontein, within walking distance of Wits University: 46 De Korte: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; 56 Jorissen: a five-minute walk from Wits University, with cluster units, studios and penthouse options; 66 De Korte: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; 90 De Korte: self-contained studio apartments in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits; Argon House: in Braamfontein near Wits, with triple-sharing rooms for budget-conscious students; B-Hive: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; Blackburn House: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; Clifton Heights: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; Diamond House: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; Geldenhuys House: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; KSI: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; Melridge House: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; Myelelo House: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; Norvic House: in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University; Relyant: in Doornfontein, near Central Johannesburg College and Southwest Gauteng College; and VDS (Braamfontein): in Braamfontein, walking distance from Wits University. South Point also operates Relyant in Doornfontein, serving students at Central Johannesburg College and Southwest Gauteng College rather than Wits. Source: South Point Johannesburg.
Pretoria — Arcadia, Sunnyside and the CBD (near UP and TUT)
South Point Pretoria has four named properties. Fairmont: in Arcadia, one of Pretoria's most established student areas, serving UP and TUT students. Kincora: also in Arcadia, offering UP and TUT students a "relaxed student living experience in the heart of Arcadia". Luxor: located in Sunnyside, one of Pretoria's most vibrant student hubs, serving UP and TUT students. VDS (Pretoria): in the Pretoria CBD, positioned primarily for TUT students. Source: South Point Pretoria.
Arcadia and Sunnyside are both established Pretoria student precincts within reach of UP's main campus and TUT's Pretoria campuses; see DigsConnect's UP accommodation guide for trusted alternatives in the same areas.
Cape Town — near CPUT
South Point's named Cape Town property is President House, roughly 1.3km from Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), and also close to the Iziko South African Museum, the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. South Point's Cape Town page indicates it operates more than one residence in the city, but does not name additional buildings publicly — check South Point Cape Town directly for its current full portfolio.
Gqeberha — near Nelson Mandela University
South Point operates three named properties in Gqeberha, all serving Nelson Mandela University (NMU) students: 21 Chapel Street and 85 Govan Mbeki and 88 Govan Mbeki, all centrally located and purpose-built for NMU students. South Point cites the properties' proximity to Lighttower Mall (about 900m) and Summerstrand beach (about 6.6km). Source: South Point Gqeberha.
What to check before choosing South Point
Room types, pricing and exact inclusions vary by building and by room tier, and South Point does not publish full pricing for every property on its city landing pages — request a current quote directly for the specific building you're considering. Confirm the property's NSFAS accreditation status for the current academic year if that applies to you (see DigsConnect's NSFAS accreditation guide), and compare walking distance to your actual campus building, not just the general precinct.
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Browse trusted listings on DigsConnectFrequently asked questions
How many South Point properties are there?
Based on research for this guide, South Point lists around 16 named properties in Johannesburg, 4 in Pretoria, at least 1 named property in Cape Town (with more indicated but not individually named on its site), and 3 in Gqeberha. Check staysouthpoint.co.za directly for the current full portfolio, as it may change.
Which universities does South Point serve?
South Point's properties are positioned around Wits University and, to a lesser extent, central Johannesburg colleges (Johannesburg), the University of Pretoria and Tshwane University of Technology (Pretoria), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Cape Town), and Nelson Mandela University (Gqeberha).
Is South Point NSFAS-accredited?
South Point markets its properties as NSFAS-accredited, but accreditation status can change by building and academic year. Confirm directly with South Point and your institution's financial aid office before relying on this for a specific property.
Can I find South Point alternatives on DigsConnect?
Yes — DigsConnect lists trusted private accommodation near Wits, UJ, UP, TUT, CPUT and Nelson Mandela University that you can compare against South Point on price, amenities and location.