Our residence consists of 26 pods. These pods are like little families of eNkanyini. Each pod has 8 single rooms, communal area, two shower rooms and two rest rooms. The pods are identical and the only difference is the location. The residents take part in room allocations (kamerskiet) during the preceding year and 'skiet' for a pod that they want to stay in during the year that follows. We are also the only residence on campus that provides junior students with single rooms. 

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"All this talk about pod-life.. but where will I be placed as a newcomer?"

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First years will be randomly allocated to their pods by the House Committee with the residents willing to take in newcomers. Males live with males, and females with females. A minimum of 2 newcomers will be placed into a pod so that everyone has a buddy. 'Newcomers' does not necessarily mean high school graduates - due to our unique set-up, the residence placement office sends the BSc transfers our way as well as 2nd year Occupational Therapists and 3rd year Speech Therapists. We pride ourselves in having such a diverse group living in eNkanyini.

Additionally, the pods with newcomers are preferably facing the quad to promote participation in various res activities (and we have plenty).

There is usually one mixed gender pod (depending on a year). However, the university policy dictates that first years are not to be placed in mixed pods.