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Pietermaritzburg
Four halls accommodate 1 640 students.
Petrie Hall of Residence
Petrie Hall is a cluster of residences for mainly first- and second-year female students. The three large residences are Eleanor Russell Hall, University Hall and Lodge and are situated close to the Science Block, Administration, Student Services, the library, tennis courts, shops, post office and banks. A student committee ensures the smooth running of student life in all residences.
William O’Brien Hall of Residence
Situated on the main campus, William O’Brien (men) consists of single rooms over six blocks, with communal
kitchens. Extra-mural activities are well catered for via the residence sports programme, senior and junior lounges, a large communal games room, a braai area and a visitors’ reception lounge. It has an area for car repairs, wash bays and secure parking.
Malherbe Hall of Residence
Malherbe Residence (men and women) is situated on Durban Road. Male and female accommodation is separate while common rooms and a TV lounge are shared. It has a braai area as well
as a quadrangle planted with trees, shrubs and lawn where students play ball games or relax. It is within walking distance of the Students’ Union, the Science Block, the Old Arts Block, shops, banks and the post office. It
is, however, 10 minutes’ walk from the New Arts Block, Commerce, Law,
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