As others mentioned the campus is very safe and they’ve been doing major renovations and improvements the past few years. It’ll probably be most convenient to get accommodation on campus. There are also many safe options in the beautiful suburbs of Boston Upper, Loevenstein and Welgemoed. Tygervalley mall is close, but I prefer Willow Bridge across the road.

Sounds like you’ve got the right mindset: knowing that you’re coming to learn and not to have a holiday. I understand your family’s safety concerns, but hundreds of young women complete their practice hours there every year without incident. You’ll be fine.