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The veranda at Fenella Redrup: sofas, armchairs and pot plants along a red-brick wall

Girls' hostel · Bulawayo

A safe, affordable home for girls studying in Bulawayo

Furnished rooms from $60 a month, 24-hour security and a study area, on the corner of George Silundika Street and 6th Avenue.

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Rooms made for study, priced for every student

Every room comes furnished. There are single rooms, rooms shared by two, and one large room shared by four.

Single rooms

$70 a month

27 rooms of your own, each with a single bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk and chair.

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Shared rooms

$60 a month per resident

12 shared rooms: 11 shared by two students, and one large room shared by four.

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A shared room with two single beds, grey curtains and a soft rug Look around the hostel

39 rooms in all: 27 single rooms and 12 shared rooms (11 for two, and one large room for four). Residents bring their own linen and cooking utensils. Rooms come furnished, and residents may not bring their own furniture.

Redrup is home while you study in Bulawayo

  • The veranda, with sofas, plants and a red-brick wall
    Veranda
  • A bright lounge with armchairs, a round table and pot plants
    Lounge
  • A shared kitchen with electric stoves and long counters
    Kitchen
  • A sitting room with wooden armchairs, a coffee table and lace curtains
    Sitting room
  • The hallway by the staircase, with framed pictures on the wall
    Hallway
  • A wood-panelled stairwell lit by tall windows
    Stairwell
  • A tiled bathroom with a bath and a window
    Bathroom
  • A shared room with two single beds
    Shared room

Built on a gift. Kept affordable on purpose.

Our story

Redrup Building stands on land donated by Ms Meikles. Fenella Redrup Girls' Hostel was established there for girls studying at colleges across Bulawayo who need an affordable place to live.

The rent is kept low on purpose, so every girl who needs a room can afford one.

Floors
3
Rooms
39
Rent from
$60 a month
Meet our people
The front hall, with a wrought-iron screen, pot plants and armchairs by the stairs Redrup Building
Three floors in the city centreBusinesses at street level; the two floors above are home to our residents.

A day at Redrup

Slide through the day to see how the hostel runs, from morning to night.

Time of day

10:00 pm

Curfew. The doors are locked and the alarm system is switched on. Every resident should be in by now.

Curfew 10:00 pmDoors locked, alarms on House rules
A long corridor of residents' rooms with blue doors
CCTVAlarm system

Shared facilities, under one roof

See the house rules

  • Electric stoves

    In the shared kitchens

  • Fridges to share

    Keep your food fresh

  • Washing machines

    Do your laundry on site

  • Solar geysers

    Hot water heated by the sun

  • Solar system

    Solar power on site

  • Borehole water

    Our own water supply

  • Wi-Fi access

    Available for a nominal fee

  • CCTV and alarm

    Plus 24-hour security

Every room comes ready to live in

Each room is furnished before you arrive. Bring your own linen and cooking utensils; residents may not bring their own furniture.

  • CurtainsPrivacy, day and night
  • WardrobeSpace to hang your clothes
  • Single bedBring your own linen
Drawing of a furnished room: a wardrobe, a single bed, a window with curtains, a desk and chair, and a chest of drawers
  • Desk and chairA place to study in your room
  • Chest of drawersRoom for everyday things

Illustration only. Rooms differ in size and layout; the furniture listed comes with every room.

The people who look after you

Ms SM Bhebhe

Administrator

Manages the property.

  • BCom in Accounting (UB)
  • MBA (NUST)
  • Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA)
Ms SM Bhebhe, the hostel's Administrator
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Mrs MT Munyengeterwa

Bookkeeper

Handles the hostel's finances.

  • BCom in Accounting and Finance (LSU)
  • CIMA student
Mrs MT Munyengeterwa, the hostel's Bookkeeper
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  • 3 cleaners
  • 1 caretaker
  • 24-hour security

Guided by a dedicated board

Five board members oversee the hostel and its purpose: an affordable home for girls studying at colleges in Bulawayo.

  • Dr FS Nkomo

    Dr FS Nkomo

    Chairman

  • Miss S Maphosa

    Miss S Maphosa

    Deputy Chair

  • Mrs S Kaseke

    Mrs S Kaseke

    Board member

  • Mrs A Mpofu

    Mrs A Mpofu

    Board member

  • Mrs S Mbayiwa

    Mrs S Mbayiwa

    Board member

A few house rules keep Redrup safe and calm

Simple rules, so everyone can study, rest and feel at home.

  1. Curfew at 10 pm

    The doors are locked and the alarms switched on at 10 pm. Every resident should be in by then.

  2. No drinking or smoking

    Drinking and smoking are not allowed anywhere in the hostel.

  3. No male visitors in rooms

    Male visitors are not allowed in residents' rooms.

  4. Keep your room clean

    Rooms must be kept clean at all times. Cleanliness helps stop the spread of disease.

  5. Save water and power

    Use water and electricity sparingly, and only when you need them.

  6. Be respectful

    A resident who is rude and unmanageable will be required to leave the hostel.

Questions parents and students ask

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Is the hostel safe?

The hostel has 24-hour security, CCTV and an alarm system. At the 10 pm curfew the doors are locked and the alarms switched on, and every resident should be in by then.

How much is the rent?

A single room is $70 a month. In a shared room, including the large room for four, rent is $60 a month per resident. Rent is kept low so that every girl who needs a room can afford one. For anything else about rent, call the office on (0292) 881139 or email fenellaredruphostel@gmail.com.

Who can stay at Fenella Redrup?

Girls who are studying at colleges in Bulawayo. The hostel was established for girls who need an affordable place to live while they study, and the rent is kept low so they can afford it.

What do I need to bring?

Your own linen and cooking utensils. Every room already has a single bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a desk and chair, and curtains. Residents may not bring their own furniture.

Is there Wi-Fi?

Yes. Wi-Fi is available to residents for a nominal fee.

How do I apply for a room?

Call the office on (0292) 881139, email fenellaredruphostel@gmail.com, or send an enquiry with the form on this page. You can also visit us at 68 George Silundika Street, Bulawayo.

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Sketch map: the hostel is on the corner of George Silundika Street and 6th Avenue, Bulawayo George Silundika Street 6th Avenue Redrup Building
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