Stellenbosch University

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Video: Stellenbosch student urinates on black first year's belongings (CapeTown ETC)

South African social media is up in arms following what many deem a racist incident at Stellenbosch University after a white student was filmed urinating on ...

“It was not the K-word but something that borders around discrimination and possibly racism, depending on how you look at it. They say that the victim was sleeping when he heard a noise in the early hours of the morning to the intruder urinating on his “study desk, books, and on his laptop.” I cannot keep quiet about this, justice need to be served.

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WATCH | Stellenbosch University student's belongings urinated on ... (News24)

Stellenbosch University is investigating an allegedly racist incident at one of its student residences over the weekend, in which a black first-year student ...

The student affected is still in shock and still trying to process what just happened. "The residence management was made aware of the incident during the day [on Sunday] and it was immediately reported to the relevant university structures for urgent investigation. When he woke up, the racist white boy was urinating on his study desk, books and on his laptop. A video that was shared widely on social media, shows a man urinating on a desk. The victim … was sleeping when he heard noise in his room… An allegedly racist incident occurred at Stellenbosch University over the weekend.

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Stellenbosch probes white student urinating on black student's ... (Eyewitness News)

Stellenbosch University senior director of student affairs Choice Makhetha says the perpetrator has been removed from campus as the investigation starts.

It was not the K-word but something that borders around discrimination and possibly racism, depending on how you look at it. It was a matter of basically diminishing his human dignity, just looking down on a person.Choice Makhetha, Senior director of student affairs - Stellenbosch University The black student is still in shock.

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WATCH: Stellenbosch University student suspended for 'racist' pee ... (Independent Online)

Footage taken by the victim was widely shared on social media on Monday morning, immediately sparking outrage and condemnation showing a white student ...

“We acted swiftly and decisively to uphold our commitment to a culture inclusivity. No student has the right to diminish another student’s human dignity or rights in this way.” “These hazing/discriminatory acts are very common at our universities. “Important to that alumni and their support to the university comes with some significant power,” Cleophas said. In a statement released, the university condemned what it referred to as the “destructive”, “hurtful”, and “racist” incident as shown in the footage, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. The protest commenced and thereafter moved to the University Management building.

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Another alleged racism incident at Stellenbosch University - SABC ... (SABC News)

The University of Stellenbosch Student Representative Council says it is working with relevant stakeholders to ensure that “all necessary procedures are ...

The incident which happened at Huis Marias has also been condemned by Stellenbosch University’ South African Students Congress (SASC) structure via a statement. I urge you to play your part so this cannot be covered uppic.twitter.com/kbPVZuP6YT I cannot keep quiet about this, justice need to be served.

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Stellenbosch University: White student urinates in black student's res ... (The South African)

Stellenbosch University has come under fire after a video of a white student urinating in a black student's room in res was circulated.

It is a series of interviews with students who talk about their personal accounts of race-based discrimination and even violence at Stellenbosch University. It is a documentary distributed via social media which shows how students are allegedly still exposed to the dehumanising experiences of racism and other forms of discrimination. However, questions have also been raised as to why the door wasn’t locked and where the other room mates were (if he has any).

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Stellenbosch University suspends student caught on video urinating ... (News24)

The white student who urinated on the property of a black student at Stellenbosch University's Huis Marais residence was suspended on Monday.

"[Following his suspension] a further swift but detailed investigation will determine the final outcomes. "The university strongly condemns the destructive, hurtful and racist incident that was captured on a cellphone video in the Huis Marais residence on the Stellenbosch University campus in the early hours of Sunday morning," spokesperson Martin Viljoen confirmed. The white student who urinated on the property of a black student at Stellenbosch University's Huis Marais residence was suspended on Monday.

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Stellenbosch University suspends white student who allegedly ... (TimesLIVE)

Stellebosch University has suspended a white student after he allegedly urinated on a black student's study material. Image: Supplied.

“The Huis Marais house committee is committed to transformation. “The student affected is clearly still in shock after his very upsetting and painful ordeal. “The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities. “Not only did the racist break in[to] his room and racially attacked him, but the racist also damaged his property (laptop), thus disadvantaging his studies. No student has the right to diminish another student’s human dignity or rights in this way.” “We acted swiftly and decisively to uphold our commitment to a culture [of] inclusivity.

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Stellenbosch suspends white student for urinating on black learner's ... (SowetanLIVE)

A white student who was seen on camera allegedly urinating on a black student's belongings at Stellenbosch University has been suspended pending an ...

“The Huis Marais house committee is committed to transformation. “We acted swiftly and decisively to uphold our commitment to a culture inclusivity. Expulsion and/or criminal charges are not excluded from the possible available options, based on the investigation’s findings,” he said.

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Stellenbosch University student suspended for urinating incident (eNCA)

The Stellenbosch University is investigating the racist viral video of a white student peeing on another student's belongings. The SRC is not happy with his ...

The Stellenbosch University is investigating the racist viral video of a white student peeing on another student's belongings. The Stellenbosch University is investigating the racist viral video of a white student peeing on another student's belongings. The SRC is not happy with his suspension and want him expelled.

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WATCH: Victim in Stellenbosch University pee incident is 'going ... (Independent Online)

Cape Town - Before video footage on the alleged racist incident at Stellenbosch University (SU) went viral on social media, the perpetrator was filmed ...

We are tired ... What we want from the university is to expel this boy. No student has the right to diminish another student’s human dignity or rights in this way,” said De Villiers. “Racism within the Stellenbosch University is something that has been going on constantly. I know what happened was wrong and I just want to apologise again. “We acted swiftly and decisively to uphold our commitment to culture inclusivity. “I just want to apologise to him and, in general, for my behaviour.

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SASCO calls on Stellenbosch University to immediately expel or lay ... (SABC News)

The South African Students' Congress (SASCO) is calling on the Stellenbosch University to immediately expel or lay criminal charges against a white student ...

The suspension according to students means nothing, only expulsion – then students will have faith on the university,” says Zungu. The incident, which is alleged to have taken place at the weekend, has sparked outrage, with many labelling it racist. The South African Students’ Congress (SASCO) is calling on the Stellenbosch University to immediately expel or lay criminal charges against a white student who was caught on camera urinating on the laptop and books of a black student.

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Di incident wey happun early momo for weekend make students for campus para and many describe di act as racism.

Inside di video wey dey circulate for social media, di white student dey piss on do black student desk, laptop and books. Di racist no only break enta im room and racially attack am but di racist also damage im property (laptop) diafore making im studies dey disadvantaged." "On Sunday morning around 4am one student hear noise outside di corridor and im roommate bin go home for di weekend, so im tink say na di roommate dey come back.

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Stellies suspends student for urinating on another student's ... (Eyewitness News)

CAPE TOWN - - Stellenbosch University on Monday suspended a student who urinated on another student's belongings in an apparent racist incident.

He has since been suspended from Stellenbosch University.EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) The student organisation said would not accept anything less than the expulsion of the perpetrator. Sasco said would not accept anything less than the expulsion of the perpetrator.

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Expel white student who urinated on black student's belonging ... (Eyewitness News)

A video showing a white student at a male residence, Huis Marais, urinating on a black student's belongings led to a group of students demonstrating on ...

He has since been suspended from Stellenbosch University.EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) A video showing a white student at a male residence, Huis Marais, urinating on a black student’s belongings led to a group of students demonstrating on campus on Sunday. A video showing a white student at a male residence, Huis Marais, urinating on a black student’s belongings led to a group of students demonstrating on campus on Sunday.

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Stellenbosch University perpetrator was friend of victim's roommate (TimesLIVE)

Stellenbosch University student Babalo Ndwayana says the student who allegedly urinated on his belongings in his room was his roommate's friend and ...

“He has only been away from his family for a few months and for this to happen is really heartbreaking. “He is overwhelmed and has become withdrawn. So for this to happen now is really heartbreaking. She added it was clear that Ndwayana was shocked by what occurred and now had to deal with his laptop being damaged a week before examinations start. When he used to visit my roommate, he would make small talk with me,” he said in the interview. The perpetrator says “huh”, while the shocked victim repeats the question.

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Student whose desk was urinated on told it's a 'white thing' (SowetanLIVE)

It's a white thing, boy.” This is what Theuns du Toit, a white student at the University of Stellenbosch allegedly told fellow student Babalo Ndwayana, ...

We demand that the university and all relevant authorities ensure that justice prevails,” read the statement. This is not the first time the university has been under fire for alleged racism. “He has only been away from his family for a few months and for this to happen is really heartbreaking. “We will no longer tiptoe around an institution that prides itself as the capital of racism in higher learning. “He is overwhelmed and has become withdrawn. Ndwayana, who is getting counselling from the university, said his laptop is not working properly after the incident.

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Calls grow for white student's expulsion from Stellenbosch ... (News24)

A petition calling for the expulsion of a white Stellenbosch University student who is at the centre of an allegedly racist incident that occurred at a ...

An allegedly racist incident occurred at Stellenbosch University over the weekend. A video that was shared widely on social media, showed the white student urinating on a desk. He has violated another student's human dignity and needs to be removed from the university. Both students live in the Huis Marais residence for boys on the university's campus. A further swift but detailed investigation will determine the final outcomes. According to the SA Students Congress (Sasco), a white student broke into a black student's room at Huis Marais residence and urinated on his belongings.

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Stellenbosch University suspends white student who urinated on ... (TimesLIVE)

Stellebosch University has suspended a white student after he allegedly urinated on a black student's study material. Image: Supplied.

“The Huis Marais house committee is committed to transformation. “The student affected is clearly still in shock after his very upsetting and painful ordeal. “The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities. “Not only did the racist break in[to] his room and racially attacked him, but the racist also damaged his property (laptop), thus disadvantaging his studies. No student has the right to diminish another student’s human dignity or rights in this way.” “We acted swiftly and decisively to uphold our commitment to a culture [of] inclusivity.

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MPs condemn Stellenbosch University incident, calls for action (Independent Online)

Cape Town - The parliamentary committee on higher education, science and innovation has blasted the alleged racism incident at Stellenbosch University, ...

“The committee calls upon the university to conclude its investigation of the incident with speed and make its findings public to reassure the country that it strives for an inclusive student community. “The committee unequivocally condemns this act of racism and discrimination and welcomes the suspension and removal of the perpetrator from the university premises,” said Mkhatshwa. The committee said it would engage the university and the Department of Higher Education on the matter.

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SAHRC confirms probe into Stellenbosch University urination incident (Eyewitness News)

A video has emerged showing a white male student urinating on the belongings of a black student after breaking into his residence.

If the allegations are true, this was an atrocious and despicable incident," he said. He has since been suspended from Stellenbosch University.EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) A video has emerged showing a white male student urinating on the belongings of a black student after breaking into his residence.

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Stellenbosch University probes urinating incident (eNCA)

JOHANNESBURG - Stellenbosch University says it has to follow proper processes before expelling the student who was caught urinating on another student's ...

The Stellenbosch University is investigating the racist viral video of a white student peeing on another student's belongings. The SRC is not happy with his suspension and want him expelled. The student was captured on video inside the victim’s dorm room.

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Victim of Stellenbosch University urine incident lays criminal charges (HeraldLIVE)

The Stellenbosch University student whose laptop and other belongings were urinated on by a fellow student laid charges of breaking and entering, ...

We also encourage the university authorities to provide all necessary support to Mr Ndwayana to minimise the impact of this on his studies. He did not ask for this to happen, and he should not suffer adverse consequences,” the DA said. In a statement, it said: “The ANC fully supports the victim and calls on the university to act harshly against the white student who decided to shamelessly urinate on a fellow student in an act of sheer racism.

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Stellenbosch University student opens criminal case over urinating ... (Eyewitness News)

First year Agricultural Business Management student Babalo Ndwayana also wants first year Law student, Theuns du Toit, expelled.

First year Agricultural Business Management student Babalo Ndwayana also wants first year Law student, Theuns du Toit, expelled. First year Agricultural Business Management student Babalo Ndwayana also wants first year Law student, Theuns du Toit, expelled.

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Ronald Lamola: No stone must be left unturned in Stellenbosch ... (Independent Online)

Cape Town - Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has entered the fray in condemning the alleged racist incident at the University of ...

As a member of Stellenbosch University council, I have already written to the registrar to request that this matter be urgently placed on the agenda for the upcoming council meeting so that management can account for all remedial steps taken,” said Schreiber. “We urge that the matter be handled with the requisite speed, diligence and seriousness demanded by the situation. We also encourage the university authorities to provide all necessary support to Mr Ndwayana to minimise the impact of this on his studies. As a rainbow nation, we must stand united against acts of racism, so our institutions are inclusive spaces,” said Herron. White parents, in particular, have also a duty to embrace diversity and to spread love, same as black parents,” said Lamola. “Too many incidents have been swept under the rug without consequence.

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Victim of Stellenbosch University urine incident lays criminal charges (TimesLIVE)

The Stellenbosch University student whose laptop and other belongings were urinated on by a fellow student laid charges of breaking and entering, ...

We also encourage the university authorities to provide all necessary support to Mr Ndwayana to minimise the impact of this on his studies. He did not ask for this to happen, and he should not suffer adverse consequences,” the DA said. In a statement, it said: “The ANC fully supports the victim and calls on the university to act harshly against the white student who decided to shamelessly urinate on a fellow student in an act of sheer racism. I cannot keep quiet about this, justice need to be served. The ANC said it noted “an increasing trend” of racism at Stellenbosch University “and the management’s lacklustre response to it”. I urge you to play your part so this cannot be covered up pic.twitter.com/kbPVZuP6YT May 15, 2022

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ANCYL: Stellenbosch University must stand up against racism (eNCA)

The ANC Youth League says Stellenbosch University needs to stand with its students and condemn any acts of racism.

ANCYL member Luzuko Bashman said: "The university should first worry about the rights of the students it should first be promoting a non-racial society, it should be condemning the brutal acts of this individual.... Some people are calling for the student involved in the alleged racist incident at Stellenbosch university to be expelled. The university has placed him on suspension.

South Africa: Call for University of Stellenbosch to Investigate Racist ... (AllAfrica.com)

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has called for the University of Stellenbosch to pull out all the stops in investigating a racist ...

All of us must send a clear and unambiguous message that that there is no space for racism in our country. This comes after a white student was suspended after he reportedly urinated on the property of his roommate at the university's residence. Parents must teach their kids love and diversity and not racism."

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POLL | What action should be taken against the 'Stellenbosch ... (TimesLIVE)

A video of a white Stellenbosch University student urinating on a black student's belongings has led to calls for him to be expelled and criminally charged.

“The Huis Marais house committee is committed to transformation. He will be supported as and when required to ensure his academic progress is not affected by the incident,” said Stellenbosch University senior director of student affairs Dr Choice Makhetha. Our quick and decisive response to the matter should demonstrate our commitment to all people of this country.

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Stellenbosch University probes another alleged racist incident (eNCA)

It says the incident took place during a law faculty dance event last week Thursday. Racial slurs were allegedly hurled at a female student during the function.

"I am truly sorry about the pain that was caused by this incident. University's governance regulations." A white student was caught on video urinating on the belongings of Babalo Ndwayana.

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Police investigating Stellenbosch University urine incident (News24)

Police have confirmed they are investigating a criminal complaint from a Stellenbosch University student whose belongings were urinated on by a fellow ...

A video, which was shared widely shared on social media, showed him urinating on a desk. The person who is filming asks him why he is "peeing in [his] room". Du Toit mumbles he is "waiting for someone". Investigations continues, no arrest as yet," police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk said.

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Stellenbosch University is probing another racist incident (SowetanLIVE)

Stellenbosch University on Tuesday said it was probing yet another racial incident which occurred recently at the institution.

“Permanent expulsion and/or criminal charges are definitely not excluded from the possible available outcomes based on the investigation’s findings. It said in line with the law and governance of the university, further investigation is under way towards a swift and final outcome in the matter. “In dealing with the incident that occurred in Huis Marais on early Sunday morning, decisive disciplinary action has already been taken on Monday including the suspension of the alleged perpetrator,” the university said.

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Stellenbosch University is probing another racist incident (TimesLIVE)

Stellenbosch University on Tuesday said it was probing yet another racial incident which occurred recently at the institution.

“Permanent expulsion and/or criminal charges are definitely not excluded from the possible available outcomes based on the investigation’s findings. It said in line with the law and governance of the university, further investigation is under way towards a swift and final outcome in the matter. “In dealing with the incident that occurred in Huis Marais on early Sunday morning, decisive disciplinary action has already been taken on Monday including the suspension of the alleged perpetrator,” the university said.

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Stellenbosch University student allegedly verbally abused at event ... (News24)

The Juridical Society at Stellenbosch University has confirmed another alleged racial incident took place on campus days before a white student urinated on ...

Upon this finding, the JV/S implores the institution to show its commitment to anti-racism by treating all acts of racism on campus with the highest priority, seriousness and punishment possible," it said. The guise of free speech to belittle and undermine black people and minority groups within this faculty will not be tolerated." Upon this request, a white law student allegedly made abhorrent racist and defamatory comments that are offensive and degrading," it said in a statement. "Authorities have also met with the affected student, and she has also been assisted in the process of reporting the matter to the university's Equality Unit. The Law Faculty will also ensure that she has access to the necessary counselling services." "The JV/S calls for expulsion, pending the results of the investigation of the Equality Unit if held to be of a racist nature. The Juridical Society of Stellenbosch University (JV/S) says another alleged racial incident took place on campus days before a white student urinated on a fellow black student's personal belongings.

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Stellenbosch University probes another alleged racist incident (702)

It's emerged that offensive remarks were allegedly made towards a black female student during an event organised by the Law faculty last week Thursday.

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Stellenbosch University VC warns white student in pee incident ... (Independent Online)

Stellenbosch University has warned the white student, Theuns du Toit, who was captured on a video urinating on the belongings of a black student that he ...

De Villiers said an investigation headed by the Equality Unit was currently under way and he warned of expulsion. As a result, De Villiers said the student had been suspended on Monday and was no longer residing at the residence. Pretoria - Stellenbosch University has warned the white student, Theuns du Toit, who was captured on a video urinating on the belongings of a black student that he could face expulsion from the institution.

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Stellenbosch University probes another alleged racist incident (Eyewitness News)

It's emerged that offensive remarks were allegedly made towards a black female student during an event organised by the Law faculty last week Thursday.

It's emerged that offensive remarks were allegedly made towards a black female student during an event organised by the law faculty last week Thursday. It's emerged that offensive remarks were allegedly made towards a black female student during an event organised by the Law faculty last week Thursday.

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Stellenbosch University student says he will forgive suspended ... (News24)

Amid the nightmare of losing his meticulous notes a week shy of his examinations after a fellow first-year student and Huis Marais resident urinated on his ...

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