SHIFA aims to be South Africa’s first Pan-African student accommodation property fund. Our focus is on investing in and providing quality, safe housing, targeted at previously disadvantaged, low income, primarily NSFAS funded students, while also taking care of the “missing middle”.

SHIFA is committed to becoming South Africa’s first Pan-African student accommodation property fund, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the sector. Our mission is to invest in, develop, and provide high-quality, secure housing solutions tailored to the needs of South Africa’s student population. We place particular emphasis on serving students from previously disadvantaged and low-income backgrounds, many of whom rely on NSFAS funding, while also addressing the accommodation gap faced by the “missing middle”—students who do not qualify for government assistance but struggle to afford private housing.

Through strategic investments and partnerships, SHIFA aims to bridge the gap in student housing infrastructure, ensuring that all students have access to dignified, affordable, and purpose-built accommodation that supports their academic success and overall well-being.