UFH Alice CHC 2026/27

15/06/2026

FROM: CENTRAL HOUSING COMMITTEE (CHC)

NOTICE: VACATION RESIDENCE ARRANGEMENTS

The Central Housing Committee (CHC) would like to inform all students of the finalized residence arrangements for the vacation period. These arrangements have been put in place to ensure effective residence management and the provision of essential services to all students remaining on campus.

Students are requested to take note of the following categories and their designated residences:

1. POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

All postgraduate students will remain in their current rooms, provided they are accommodated in designated postgraduate residences:

• Upper Kuwait
• Elukholweni 1 (Eluk 1)
• Iona 1
• Iona 2
• SV 6.2
• Beda 1
• Ferguson
• Taunyane
• Tyali 2

2. STUDENTS WRITING SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS

Students remaining on campus for supplementary examinations will be accommodated as follows:

• SV 4.1 – Male Students
• SV 4.2 – Female Students

3. PRACTICAL VACATION STUDENTS

Students undertaking practical vacation programmes will be accommodated in:

• SV 5.1 – Male Students
• SV 5.2 – Female Students

4. STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTING CODES

Students remaining on campus due to sporting commitments will be accommodated at:

• Jolobe 2

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Students currently residing in undergraduate residences who have approval to remain on campus for postgraduate research activities and are able to provide proof from their Supervisor or Head of Department (HOD) are requested to relocate to available spaces within the designated postgraduate residences closest to them.

This also applies to practical vacation students, who are required to relocate to the residences allocated for practical vacation students.

The Central Housing Committee (CHC) will be monitoring these arrangements to ensure compliance, proper residence management, and that all students are accommodated accordingly.

Students are kindly requested to comply with these arrangements and cooperate with residence management.

FOR ENQUIRIES:
CHC Deputy Chairperson
Abulele Toyi
065 575 3894

CHC Entertainment Officer
Mhlanguli Mrwetyana
073 189 1196

CHC Sports Officer
Sinoyolo Mbuyelwa
078 509 8698

CHC Gender and Transformation officer
Anathi Madikizela
063 104 0131

Issued by:
CHC Secretary
Didah PM Mothibela
064 808 0216

14/06/2026

IMMEDIATE NOTICE ‼️

From: Alice Campus Central Housing Committee (CHC)
To: Alice Campus Students
Date: 14 June 2026
Subject: UPDATE ON RESIDENCE ALLOCATION FOR SUPPLEMENTARY STUDENTS, SPORTS STUDENTS, SOCIETIES/ORGANISATIONS, AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

The Alice Campus Central Housing Committee (CHC) wishes to provide an important update regarding residence arrangements for specific student categories, namely Supplementary Examination Students, Sports Students, Organised Structures (Societies and Organisations), and Postgraduate Students.

The CHC would like to inform affected students that a detailed communication outlining the specific residences designated for the above-mentioned categories will be released tomorrow after 12h00.

In the meantime, all students falling within these categories are strongly advised to remain in their current residences until further official communication is issued. No movement or relocation should take place until the formal residence allocation list has been published and authorised by the relevant university structures.

This measure is necessary to ensure proper coordination, prevent confusion, and allow the residence allocation process to be finalised in an orderly and structured manner.

The CHC urges all affected students to comply with this instruction and patiently await the official update, which will provide full details regarding residence placement and utilisation.

For enquiries:
Deputy Chairperson
Abulele Toyi
065 575 3894

Issued by:
Secretary
Didah PM Mothibeli
064 808 0216

14/06/2026

Urgently Update‼️

From: UFH Alice CHC 2026/27
To: UFH Alice Students
Date: 14 June 2026
Subject: UPDATE ON ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES

The Central Housing Committee (CHC) would like to inform students that the electricians are currently attending to the electricity fault affecting the campus. As part of the repair process, the electricity had to be switched off completely to allow the technicians to work safely and effectively on resolving the issue.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this period. The relevant personnel are working diligently to restore the electricity supply as soon as possible.

The CHC will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

We thank all students for their understanding and patience.

Issued by:
Alice Campus Central Housing Committee (CHC)

13/06/2026

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE MEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM

The Alice Campus Central Housing Committee (CHC) extends its warmest congratulations to the University of Fort Hare Men's Football Team on their outstanding achievement of winning all three playoff matches and being crowned champions of the Hollywoodbets Regional League Playoffs.

Your determination, discipline, teamwork, and fighting spirit throughout the competition have brought immense pride and joy to the entire University of Fort Hare community. Winning all three matches, including the final, is a remarkable accomplishment that reflects the hard work and dedication invested by the players, technical team, and management.

This victory is not only a triumph for the team but also for the entire Fort Hare family. You have represented our institution with excellence and demonstrated the true meaning of perseverance and commitment.

We would also like to acknowledge and appreciate the supporters who travelled to East London to stand behind the team. Your unwavering support played a vital role in motivating our players throughout the tournament.

As the Central Housing Committee, we are proud of this historic achievement and celebrate this success with you. May this victory serve as motivation for even greater accomplishments in the future.

Congratulations once again to the University of Fort Hare Men's Football Team on lifting the trophy and making Fort Hare proud.

Champions! Champions! Champions!

For enquires:
Office of the CHC Sports Officer
Sinoyolo Mbuyelwa
078 509 8698

Issued by:
Office of the CHC Secretary Officer
Didah P.M. Mothibeli
064 808 0216

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13/06/2026

MESSAGE OF SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE MEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM

Greetings to all University of Fort Hare students. We hope you are doing well.

The Alice Campus Central Housing Committee (CHC) would like to extend its best wishes to the University of Fort Hare Men's Football Team as they compete in the Hollywoodbets Regional League playoffs. We stand firmly behind our team and proudly support them as they represent our institution in East London.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to our Sports Officer, Sikholiwe Dwayi, for ensuring that the institution provided transport for supporters to travel and rally behind our team. This initiative demonstrates the University's commitment to student sport and unity.

Furthermore, we thank all students who availed themselves to be part of this journey and show unwavering support for our team. Your presence, energy, and encouragement make a significant difference and reflect the true spirit of Fort Hare.

As one Fort Hare family, let us continue to stand together and cheer our team on to victory.

Good luck, gentlemen. Play with pride, determination, and passion. Make Fort Hare proud!

For Inquiries :
Office of the CHC Sports Officer
Sinoyolo Mbuyelwa
078 509 8698

Issued by:
Office of the CHC Secretary officer
Didah PM Mothibeli
064 808 0216

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12/06/2026

CENTRAL HOUSING COMMITTEE (CHC)
ALICE CAMPUS

STATEMENT ON THE ONGOING ELECTRICITY OUTAGE CRISIS

The Central Housing Committee (CHC), working in collaboration with the Student Representative Council (SRC), wishes to provide students with an update regarding the ongoing electricity outage affecting residences and various academic spaces across Alice Campus.

Unfortunately, the situation remains largely unchanged, and students continue to experience considerable inconvenience as a result of the persistent power disruptions. We fully acknowledge the frustration, discomfort, and challenges that this crisis has caused, particularly given its impact on students' living conditions, academic commitments, and overall well-being.

The CHC has been informed, through engagements with the relevant stakeholders, that the specialist technician who was expected to arrive on campus today did indeed arrive as scheduled. However, it has come to our attention that the materials and equipment required to carry out the necessary repair work were not available upon the specialist's arrival. Consequently, no significant progress could be made towards restoring stable electricity supply to the affected areas.

We view this development with serious concern and disappointment. The ongoing electricity crisis is not merely an operational challenge; it is a matter that directly affects student welfare, safety, and academic performance. The absence of the required materials despite prior arrangements reflects a lack of adequate coordination and urgency in responding to a matter of such significance to the student community.

According to the information provided to us, the specialist technician is expected to return tomorrow morning with the necessary materials to commence the required repair work. The CHC, together with the SRC, will continue to closely monitor developments and maintain engagement with the relevant university departments to ensure that the matter receives the immediate attention and intervention it warrants.

We remain committed to advocating for students and ensuring that their concerns are communicated effectively to university management. We will continue to provide updates as further information becomes available.

We thank students for their patience, resilience, and cooperation during this difficult period.

Issued by:
Alice Campus Central Housing Committee(CHC)

11/06/2026

UFH Central Housing Committee (CHC) Message of Support

We, as the University of Fort Hare Central Housing Committee (CHC), extend our heartfelt wishes to Bafana Bafana ahead of your match against Mexico on Thursday, 11 June 2026, at 21:00.

Play with pride, fight for glory, and make South Africa proud! 🇿🇦

Your determination and commitment continue to inspire the entire UFH community across Alice, Bhisho, and East London campuses. As one nation, united behind one team and one dream, we stand firmly behind you.

Good luck, Bafana Bafana!

Issued by:
Alice Campus Central Housing Committee(CHC)

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11/06/2026

11/06/2026

IMMEDIATE NOTICE‼️

From: Alice Campus Central Housing Committee (CHC)
To: Alice Campus Students
Subject: Update on Electricity Challenges
Date: 11 June 2026

Dear Students,

The Central Housing Committee (CHC) would like to provide an update regarding the ongoing electricity challenges affecting residences and various facilities on Alice Campus.

We acknowledge the frustration, inconvenience, and disruption that students continue to experience as a result of the current situation, particularly during the examination period. We have been engaging with the relevant stakeholders and technical teams to ensure that every effort is being made to restore electricity fully and permanently.

We have been informed that a specialist electrician was scheduled to attend to the fault yesterday. However, due to an exceptionally demanding workload and other urgent commitments, he was unable to travel to campus as initially planned. Confirmation of this development was only received this morning.

Furthermore, we have been advised that the specialist remains engaged with critical work in East London today and is therefore unavailable to attend to the matter immediately. The fault affecting the campus requires highly specialised expertise, and the electrician identified is currently the nearest qualified professional with the necessary skills and experience to diagnose and resolve the issue.

Following further engagements, we have received assurance that the specialist will be on campus tomorrow morning to conduct a thorough assessment and commence the required repairs.

In addition, the CHC working with SRC has formally requested the Maintenance Department to issue an official communication to students outlining the nature of the fault, the progress made thus far, and the planned interventions moving forward. We believe that students deserve transparent, accurate, and consistent updates regarding a matter that significantly affects their daily lives and academic responsibilities.

The CHC working closely with SRC remains in continuous communication with university management and the relevant technical teams to ensure that this issue receives the urgency and attention it deserves. We understand the impact these electricity disruptions are having on students’ studies, daily routines, and overall well-being, and we will continue to advocate for a swift and lasting solution.

We sincerely appreciate the patience, understanding, and cooperation demonstrated by students during this challenging period. Further updates will be communicated as soon as new information becomes available following the specialist’s assessment tomorrow.

Issued by:
Alice Campus Central Housing Committee (CHC)

09/06/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE: ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Dear Students,

The Central Housing Committee (CHC) would like to inform you that electricity has been restored on campus. However, we have noticed that the power supply has not yet been fully restored, as some facilities and appliances are still not functioning properly. While certain outlets, particularly those used for charging devices and supporting academic activities, are working, other areas continue to experience challenges.

We have reported this matter to the relevant department, and we have been informed that it will be attended to tomorrow. The CHC will continue to follow up closely to ensure that the electricity supply is fully restored as soon as possible.

In the meantime, we encourage students to support one another during this period. If possible, please share food and assist fellow students where you can, so that no one goes to sleep hungry or attends examinations on an empty stomach.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and spirit of solidarity as we work towards a complete resolution of this matter.

Regards,
Alice Campus Central Housing Committee(CHC)