Rossouw Removals provides a simple, affordable solution designed around student life.
Whether you're moving out of res, switching digs, or heading home for the holidays, Rossouw makes it easy. We'll collect your things, store them if you need us to, and get them back to you exactly when and where you need them, no car, no favours from friends, no stress.
From our Stellenbosch base, we proudly assist students throughout Stellenbosch and the surrounding areas with professional, reliable and flexible student moving services.
Moving out of residence isn't the same as moving house.
End of semester always seems to land at the worst possible time - right after exams, right before you're desperate to get home. Suddenly there's a whole room to deal with:
Moving out of res, with no idea where everything is going to go
Changing digs between years, without wanting to buy the same desk and mini fridge all over again
Heading home for the holidays, but not wanting to drag furniture and boxes on a flight or a long drive
Moving into new accommodation, and needing everything to arrive in one piece, on time
You may only need to move a few pieces of furniture. You may need somewhere secure to keep everything over the holidays. Or you may simply need help getting your belongings from one student residence to another.
Whatever your situation, the objective is usually the same:
Move everything safely, affordably and without unnecessary stress.
Instead of asking friends or family to help with multiple trips, hiring trailers or trying to fit everything into a car, our experienced team takes care of the heavy lifting while you focus on finishing exams or preparing for your next semester.
You don't need to solve this with a borrowed bakkie and a stressed-out group chat. That's what we're here for.
We keep pricing transparent. Here’s what is included in a standard home removal and what can be added depending on your move – so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Our experienced team carefully packs household belongings using appropriate protective materials to help minimise the risk of damage during transport.
Furniture is wrapped using professional protective materials including moving blankets, bubble wrap, cling wrap and specialised coverings for mattresses and upholstered furniture. Fragile and valuable items receive additional protection where required, with custom wooden boxes available for selected high-value items.
Every item is carefully loaded and secured before transport begins. Our enclosed trailers help protect furniture from the elements while reducing unnecessary movement during transit.
Once your belongings arrive, furniture is unloaded and positioned in the appropriate rooms, helping you settle into your new home more efficiently. Where furniture has been dismantled before transport, reassembly can also be accommodated where required.
If your moving dates don't align, your belongings can be transferred directly into one of our secure storage facilities until your new home is ready. Rather than coordinating separate removals and storage companies, Rossouw Removals manages the entire process for you.
Every move is supported by Goods in Transit insurance of up to R200,000, providing additional peace of mind while your belongings are being transported.
Rossouw is based right in Stellenbosch, home to Stellenbosch University, so we're not a national call centre trying to sound local. We're already here, and we understand the rhythm of the academic year because we're part of the same town.
Stellenbosch – including university residences, private student accommodation and student developments in and around campus. See the key residences and accommodation providers we service each year.
Paarl - for students and families in the surrounding area
Upington - supporting students across the wider Northern Cape
Wherever you're studying across these areas, we're close enough to actually understand your move - not just quote on it.
Tell us what needs to move (or be stored), and where from and to. We'll give you a clear, no-obligation estimate.
Once you're happy, confirm your dates and we'll lock in your collection, flexible around exam schedules and move-out deadlines.
We collect, transport and, if needed, store your belongings securely until you're ready for them, so you can focus on exams, packing your suitcase, or just getting some sleep.
We move students in and out of just about every kind of accommodation:
University residences
Private student accommodation
Shared houses and student digs
Off-campus apartments and complexes
Whether it's a single room or a shared house full of housemates all moving at once, we'll plan the collection around your schedule - not the other way around.
Here's the question every student eventually has to answer: store it, or take it home? Both are genuine options with us, so you can pick whichever actually makes sense for you.
Holiday storage - keep your things safe over winter or summer break, rather than lugging them home and back again
Semester storage - a practical option if you're switching accommodation and there's a gap in between
Temporary storage - for anything in between, on your terms
Collection and return - we fetch your things when the semester ends, and bring them back when you need them
If you're not sure whether it makes more sense to store locally or take everything home, get in touch, we're happy to talk it through with you rather than just sell you both options.
Beds and mattresses
Mini fridges and bar fridges
Desks and chairs
Books, boxes and suitcases
Laptops and study equipment
Clothing and bedding
Small kitchen appliances
Big or small, a single room or a whole shared house, we'll size the move around what you actually need moved.
Student life is busy enough without worrying about moving furniture or finding somewhere secure to store your belongings.
Rossouw Removals provides a complete student moving solution that combines transport, storage and professional support under one trusted company.
Flexible scheduling around exams and move-out deadlines, not just standard office hours
Collection directly from your residence, digs or apartment
Secure storage if you need somewhere safe for your things between semesters
Friendly, approachable support - this is probably your first time using a removals company, and we know it
Fair, transparent pricing, with a clear estimate before anything is booked
Whether you're finishing your first semester, changing accommodation or graduating and moving home, we're here to help make the process as straightforward as possible.
Not keen on packing an entire room by yourself? We've got you covered.
Moving blankets to protect furniture in transit
Cling wrap to keep drawers, cushions and loose items secure
Bubble wrap for anything breakable - mugs, mirrors, the odd questionable dorm-room decoration
Custom wooden boxes on request, for anything particularly valuable or sentimental you really don't want to risk
Let us know how much packing help you'd like when you book - from a full pack to just a hand with the tricky stuff.
Most student moving services barely mention insurance or security. We think that matters, especially when it's someone else's laptop, desk and mini fridge on the truck, so here's what actually backs up your move:
R200,000 Goods-in-Transit insurance on every move
Secure storage facilities, protected by 24/7 AI-monitored surveillance and an on-site security team
Enclosed and closed trailers, keeping your things protected from weather and the road
Over 10 years' experience moving and storing belongings across Stellenbosch, Paarl and Upington
You’ve got two options: store your things locally with us until you need them again or have us transport everything home for you. Get in touch and we’ll help you weigh up which makes more sense for your situation.
It depends on the distance home, how much you have, and how long the holidays are. Give us a shout with the details and we’ll help you figure out which option works out better for you.
Yes, we collect straight from wherever you’re staying, whether that’s a university residence, private accommodation, or a shared house.
No. If you are unavailable, you can appoint a trusted proxy to provide access on your behalf. This is particularly useful for students who travel immediately after exams or cannot be present during move-out.
Our team will document the items being collected and complete the move safely and efficiently. Let us know your availability when booking, and we will arrange collection and return around your schedule, including exam periods and move-out deadlines.
We store the usual student essentials, beds, mattresses, mini fridges, desks, chairs, boxes, electronics and more. As with any storage, perishables, flammable materials and hazardous items can’t be accepted.
Yes. Whether it’s just over winter or summer break, or a longer stretch between semesters, we can accommodate both.
Yes. Every move is covered by R200,000 Goods-in-Transit insurance.
Yes. Your belongings are stored in our secure facilities, protected by 24/7 AI-monitored surveillance and an on-site security team.
No problem, get in touch closer to the time. We can usually accommodate short extensions to storage if your plans are still up in the air.
Of course. Parents are welcome to book, confirm details, and arrange payment on behalf of a student, just let us know who we’ll be liaising with.
It depends on what’s being moved or stored, and for how long. Tell us what you need and we’ll give you a clear, no-obligation estimate rather than a generic price.
Access can affect the time and effort a move takes, so let us know about stairs or difficult access upfront, tell us what you need moved or stored, and we’ll get you a clear estimate with no pressure to book. so it can be reflected accurately in your quote.
You can store your belongings for as long as you need. Rossouw Storage offers flexible month-to-month storage with no unnecessary long-term contracts.
Many students continue storing their belongings for several months after graduation while securing employment or arranging their next move. When you are ready to vacate, simply provide two weeks’ notice.
Your belongings remain safely and securely stored, giving you a convenient, hassle-free solution for both short- and long-term storage.
We provide student removals and storage services across Stellenbosch, including private residences, apartment developments, student accommodation providers and university residences.
Each academic year, our team assists students moving into and out of well-known accommodation such as Academia Student Accommodation, where we have worked on annual projects for more than five years as a recommended supplier, as well as Stellies Student Stays, CampusKey, Ink Studios, The One, Andringa Walk, EDGE, Bergzicht Plaza, Bosman’s Crossing, Da Vinci, Two on Cluver, Ivy League, Hof Ena, House MacDonald, Christellahof and The Factory.
We also regularly assist students living in Stellenbosch University residences, including Dagbreek, Helshoogte, Simonsberg, Huis Visser, Wilgenhof, Lydia, Nerina, Monica, Metanoia, Erica and Nemesia.
Because we are genuinely based in Stellenbosch and work with these residences every year, our team understands local access requirements, residence procedures, busy move-out periods and the practical challenges of student moves. This allows us to plan collections efficiently and provide students and parents with a reliable, locally experienced service.
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