[TOP STORY] Can private sector partnerships solve SA’s student housing shortfall?

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‘There are so many unused buildings that government owns that can maybe be revamped into student accommodation. I think we need to really come together and collaborate more in trying to get these solutions going,’ says Benedict Johnson, executive head: EBS and new initiatives at Fundi.

17 Feb 8AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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