. TUT consists of 30 student residences in 272 buildings with a population of 10382 students. There is an Institutional Residence Committee (IRC) which is made up of chairpersons of the campuses, All Residence Committees (ARC's) and Secretaries as well as ARLC staff members. . Residential committee's are responsible for emergencies, security, residence life and sporting activities. ALRC is responsible for leadership training, life skills development, community service, academic support for residence students. . The Soshanguve and Garankuwa campus residences at the time of the merger were found in the following state: up to four students resided in one room, there was no sufficient furniture in student rooms, no security and access control, no student social life and poor discipline. . Transformation achievements in residences include the integration of students through placement policy, and an improvement of the management of residences. Students are placed per faculty and are only guaranteed accommodation if they achieve at least 50% pass rate. . TUT strives to provide sport facilities of a high standard at all campuses. This is achieved through a budget allocation as well as assistance from the LOTTO fund. . Four years after the merger, the Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa residences have significantly improved with rooms fully equipped with furniture and fluorescent lights.