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Stellenbosch University residence association reject racism findings

The Wilgenhof Alumni Association at Stellenbosch University is calling on the institution to conduct a thorough investigation into the residence before acting on a report recommending its closure. The Association says the report is flawed and the University Council should not use as the basis of its decision on the future of Wilgenhof. The Rector has accepted the report and its recommendations are to be tabled in the Council meeting […]

23 June 2024

Local

SA needs strong laws against racism: Payaza Lesufi

LOCAL Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says laws against racism must be strengthened. This comes as a Benoni woman against whom Lesufi filed a criminal complaint will appear in court in March of next year after being released on warning. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi opens criminal case against Benoni woman A voice note went viral on social media where the woman is heard calling black people rapists and thieves and […]

28 November 2022

Local

Stellenbosche university admits need for reform

LOCAL Stellenbosch University says it’s studying the findings and recommendations of the Independent Khampepe Commission of Investigation into allegations of racism at the institution. The university’s rector and vice-chancellor, Wim de Villiers, has received the commission’s report. Stellenbosch University asked for a probe following incidents of alleged racism at the institution in recent years. De Villiers said it’s clear, according to the report, that black personnel and students do not feel […]

10 November 2022

Local

Racist would-be terrorist sentenced to two life terms in jail

LOCAL A right-wing leader has been sentenced to two life terms and 21 years in prison by the Mpumalanga High Court for plotting to carry out terror attacks. Harry Johannes Knoesen, 63, carried out his plans as a leader of the National Christian Resistance Movement, also known as the “Crusaders”. He was convicted for preparing and planning to carry out terrorist attacks, incitement to carry out a terrorist attack in […]

28 September 2022

Local

Maties racism inquiry a ‘noble idea’, says father of targeted student

The father of the Stellenbosch University student targeted in a racist incident says the proposed commission of inquiry into racism at the institution is a “noble idea”. Mkhuseli Kaduka, whose son Babalo Ndwayana has returned to the family home in the Eastern Cape after his laptop and other belongings were urinated on by fellow student Theuns du Toit, said he hoped for “a lasting change to the systematic racism that […]

28 May 2022

Local

Education department takes a stand on racism and bullying in schools

The Basic Education Department says it will embark on a multifaceted school campaign across all provinces. It says this is part of fighting the many social ills in schools such as gender-based violence, bullying and racism. Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule, says the campaign will be conducted in conjunction with other government departments and other state entities. Speaking during the tabling of the department’s budget vote for […]

20 May 2022

News

Proteas’ Quinton de Kock apologises for not ‘taking the knee’

Proteas batsman Quinton de Kock has released a statement clarifying his position after he refused to play against the West Indies following an order that players must ‘take the knee’ against racism at the start of matches. In the statement, de Kock says he never meant to disrespect anyone. However, he claims he could not understand why he was made to prove it with a gesture if he lives out […]

28 October 2021

Local

ANC to picket against racism following eNCA mask saga

The ANC will conduct nationwide pickets against the scourge of racism. They will be picketing at eNCA offices and other centres. The governing party is upset over eNCA management’s defense of the organisation’s political journalist, Lindsay Dentlinger. Dentlinger sparked a public uproar when video footage of her asking Black Members of Parliament to keep their masks on while she had allowed White MPs to speak on the broadcaster’s platform without […]

2 March 2021

News

ANC MPL pressures WCED to release report into Brackenfell High school ‘racist’ matric event

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) are being pressured to release the investigative report into the alleged ‘racist’ saga that unfolded at the Brackenfell High School matric ball incident. However, according to the WCED it found no racist motives behind the event. The department said last week the report contained confidential or sensitive information and it would not be appropriate to release it. Speaking on the VOC Breakfast show on […]

15 December 2020

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