Stellenbosch Uni rape case refuels debate around safety in tertiary institutions

CAPE TOWN - Tertiary institutions must become safer spaces. That’s the call from a student leader following a recent finding of sexual misconduct at Stellenbosch University.In 2021, nearly 90 rape cases were reported at Tvet colleges across the country. Now the Stellenbosch University rape case is fuelling debate around whether varsities have a rape culture.

Sasco's Western Cape convener Sifiso Zungu said that the outcome came as no surprise. He believes that there is a rape culture at tertiary institutions that needs urgent intervention. "For us, I think it's a loud message that has come from the university that it won't tolerate any form of GBV around its campus," Zungu said.

Stellenbosch University has encouraged students to use a hotline that will help address emergency situations. Meanwhile, the perpetrator has been given five days to appeal the university’s independent central disciplinary committee ruling.

It's not about safety, it's about discipline and parenting not interfered with by government.

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