About us
At the heart of the Association is our effort to offer a solution to the desperate shortage of student housing in the country. We aim to achieve this by formalising the industry, lobbying for effective solutions to challenges in the sector and improving standards of accommodation offerings and the credibility of the sector and its members.
The PSHA currently represents private student housing providers providers of nearly 50 000 beds across South Africa.
Key stakeholders in the PSHA include developers, owners, operators, students, tertiary institutions, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the National Treasury, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and various municipalities across the country. We aim to maintain a strong relationship with the various key stakeholders to ensure transparent and meaningful communication.
Norms & Standards
Our members’ purpose-built accommodation complies with the Ministerial Policy on the Minimum Norms and Standards for Student Housing at Public Universities, as determined by the DHET.
We believe that there is a need for a standard accommodation grading system agreed to by all stakeholders and aligned to these Norms and Standards and the accreditation policies of tertiary institutions.
Working towards progressive tax and related instruments (VAT, Urban Development Zone tax incentive, and property rates) that improve student affordability are included as key objectives for the PSHA.
NSFAS poses challenges that we strive to conquer. A streamlined payment approach forms part of our efforts to formalise the industry, including the standardisation of accommodation rates across universities.
PSHA Directors and CEO
Ndumiso Davidson
PSHA Chairman and the CEO of Student Living Asset Management(SLAM)
Craig McMurray
PSHA Director, Chair of the Governance Risk and Compliance Committee, and CEO of Respublica
Johan Janse Van Vuuren
Director and Chair of the Finance Committee at PSHA, is Executive Head of Student Accommodation at Eris Property Group
George Comitis
PSHA Director, and Director at Park Central Lifestyle
Nicolaas Erasmus
Founding member and PSHA Director
Pieter Feenstra
PSHA Director, and the CEO of Feenstra Group
George Muchanya
Elective Board Member, and the Head of Growthpoint Investment Partners
Johan Wheeler
Elective Board Member and Chief Financial Officer at South Point Management Services
Kagisho Mamabolo
CEO and Board Secretary
Representing management