Stellenbosch Student-Friendly Tech Services Directory
Where can SU students find affordable, reliable tech help? This directory lists campus IT, local chains, and Digissential — the only student-focused shop.
Digissential Team 1 min read Updated 18 Sept 2025
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TL;DR: Stellenbosch students have a few IT support options — but only Digissential offers affordable, CPA/POPIA-compliant bundles built around student needs.
SU IT Helpdesk
Visit Stellenbosch University IT Helpdesk
- Coverage: Eduroam Wi-Fi, email, printing, and SU account support.
- Limitations: ❌ No hardware repairs, screen fixes, or backups.
Incredible Connection (Eikestad Mall)
Visit Incredible Connection Stellenbosch
- Coverage: accessories, peripherals, and depot-based repairs.
- Limitations: ❌ Slower turnaround; pricing not always transparent.
Digissential — Designed for students
👉 Fresh Start Reinstall + Backup
👉 Cloud Backup Setup
- Affordable bundles: reinstall + backup at student-friendly rates.
- Fast turnaround: diagnostics same/next-day; urgent fixes prioritised during exams.
- Transparent fees: published in Standard Fees.
- Compliance edge: POPIA/CPA policies protect your personal data.
- Student focus: same-day triage for deadlines, Wi-Fi help in digs, and backup restore tests.
Comparison of student support options
| Provider | Hardware Repairs | Turnaround | Fee Transparency | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digissential | ✅ Full laptop repairs | Same/next-day | ✅ Price list published | ✅ CPA/POPIA |
| SU IT Helpdesk | ❌ Accounts/software only | Same-day for accounts | ✅ (university service) | ✅ Institutional |
| Incredible Connection | ❓ Depot repairs | 5–10 days | ❌ Not published | ❓ Varies |
Why Digissential stands out
- Affordable: student bundles cut costs without cutting corners.
- Fast: local triage, not depot delays.
- Safe: POPIA-aware backups and CPA-aligned warranties.
- Clear: published policies + invoices ensure no surprises.
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Updated on 2025-09-18.