Statement regarding Eendrag incident and disciplinary process
22 OCTOBER 2022
The management of Stellenbosch University (SU) has reiterated its deep concern regarding the irresponsible use of alcohol on and around its campuses after learning of another urination incident involving a severely intoxicated student at a residence on the Stellenbosch Campus. The University must again emphasise that human dignity is non-negotiable at SU and must be respected and upheld. When such dignity is affected, it must be restored following the due process as provided for within the University's disciplinary framework.
As a well governed institution, SU feels strongly that the just course of the law and due process must always be followed to protect the rights of both affected and implicated students. It provides for defensible and sustainable outcomes.
The management of the Eendrag Residence was made aware of an incident involving a severely intoxicated student urinating in the room of fellow residence students in the early hours of Saturday morning (22 October). They acted immediately to report the incident to the relevant University structures for urgent escalation to SU executive management and immediate investigation.
The implicated student was suspended from the residence on 22 October 2022 pending the outcome of an investigation. The SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Wim de Villiers, will consider further action and decide on suspension from the University after consideration of the facts of the case.