Stellenbosch University(SU) has a dedicated Campus Security team who have implemented various initiatives to ensure a safe campus for all students and staff.
Some of the services include the following:
Safety escort at night:
If you need to move between campus buildings, or from a building to your car after dark (20:00 – 05:00), a security officer will escort you. Call 021 808 2333 or alternatively 021 808 4202 and wait for the officer to join you. You can also Whatsapp the security office at 082 808 2333 to contact you.
Shuttle service:
On weekdays the shuttle service runs from 07:00 to 17:30 on a fixed schedule from the general parking area on the edge of the campus to central campus (refer to www.sun.ac.za/mobility-shuttles). At night it runs on the hour from 18:00 to 02:00 from the Neelsie parking area at the main entrance to the Neelsie (east side). The buses run up to a 6 km radius from the central campus. This service is available from Monday to Sunday during class and exam periods. You need your student card to make use of this service.
Safest routes:
Bosman and Victoria streets are the safest routes. At night a security officer is on duty in the mobile security kiosk. Students are encourage to save the following emergency numbers on their mobile phones:
Stellenbosch campus 24-hour emergency number:
Enquiries / reporting / safety escort:
- 021 808 2333 or alternatively 021 808 4202
Tygerberg campus 24-hour emergency number:
Whatsapp:
For more information, visit the Campus Security webpage. www.sun.ac.za/safety
