Safety tips

Posted on November 24, 2023

Gates and access control

From 12pm on 22 December 2023 to 6am on 3 January 2024, vehicle access to Hatfield campus will be restricted to the University Road entrance (P3, which provides access to the Engineering Parkade and the Ring Road). The vehicle gates in Prospect Street, Roper Street and Lunnon Road will be closed to traffic.

During this period, only the pedestrian gates in Lunnon Road, Prospect Street and University Road (24-hour access) will be operational, and these will only be accessible by means of a valid staff or student card.

Motorists and pedestrians will have to complete a visitor’s register at the following gates (as well as presenting a valid staff or student card):

  • South Campus
  • LC de Villiers sports grounds
  • Hillcrest campus
  • HPC
  • Onderstepoort campus
  • Groenkloof campus
  • Mamelodi campus
  • Prinshof campus
  • HW Snyman boom gate
  • Kalafong Hospital
  • University Road entrance (Hatfield campus)

ATMs

Please note that all ATMs on all campuses will be emptied and switched off on 23 December 2023. The service will be resumed early in January 2024. 

Office safety

  • Please put away any valuable items in your office and lock the office door before you go on holiday. Also be sure to leave your office keys at home and not in your holiday vehicle.
  • Switch off all air conditioners, lights, radios, computers, printers, etc. before you leave.
  • Close the office windows.

If you need assistance, please contact the 24-hour Operational Management Centre at Security Services at 012 420 2310/2760, or the 24-hour UP Operational Manager on duty at 083 654 0476.

Thank you for your cooperation in this regard.

PK Mmushi

Acting Director: Security Services

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