‘Blackface’ students won’t face disciplinary action

Stellenbosch University will not be taking any disciplinary action against the three students involved in a “blackface” incident, the institution announced. “The pursuance of critical debate and conciliatory conversations is of much greater value to Stellenbosch University’s student community than action against the students that caused the buzz on social media last week after a … Read more

Rupert, Zuma agree: Late Maties rector Botman was one of good guys

The passing of Stellenbosch University’s vice chancellor and rector Prof H Russel Botman (61) has evoked considerable reaction. He died in his sleep on Friday night.  He joined the university in 2000 and had held what is effectively the post of CEO for the past seven years. The university’s chancellor, Richemont chairman Johann Rupert described Botman … Read more