Wits University Secures Student Residences with ASSA ABLOY’s Union branded Campus Handles
As the 2026 academic year approaches, institutions across South Africa are preparing to welcome students back to campus—and for the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), that preparation includes a major step forward in residence security.
In 2024, Wits successfully installed 952 UNION Campus Furniture Handles across its student residences, replacing a traditional master key system that had become increasingly problematic. Students frequently lost keys or left them in unsecured places, creating daily operational challenges for residence staff.
Our Campus Handle solution offers a simple, effective upgrade: students bring their own padlocks to secure their storage units. If a padlock key is lost, or if a student leaves campus or defaults on housing payments, residence staff can easily remove the padlock—ensuring both flexibility and control.
“We’ve been ordering lock bodies and handles from ASSA ABLOY for their quality. The Campus Lockset fits perfectly into our operational needs,” said Mark Vosloo, who oversaw the installation.
This project highlights the affordability, durability, and user-friendliness of our solutions—values that are especially important in high-traffic environments like student housing. The Campus Handle is just one of many offerings from ASSA ABLOY Group South Africa tailored to the education sector.
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With sustainability and operational efficiency top of mind, our products are designed to be long-lasting and easy to maintain—making them ideal for schools, universities, and student residences.