Stellenbosch University apologises to students over language rule during welcoming period | News24

PHOTO: ER Lombard, Gallo ImagesThe students were instructed not to speak Afrikaans during their welcoming period in 2021.Stellenbosch University has apologised to students at two residences after it was found that their rights were violated in 2021 when they were instructed to speak only English during their welcoming period.

In a statement issued late on Monday, the university said it"unequivocally apologises to all students in Minerva and Irene [residences] who… felt that their human rights and dignity were affected by not being able to speak Afrikaans in a social context".

The SU council said there were some aspects of the SAHRC report on language in SU residences that it wished to respond to more fully or even challenge, but added that it would begin implementing the recommendations ahead of the May deadline. "SU reiterated its previous statements that the conduct of the nature set out in the SAHRC report, which limited the speaking of Afrikaans at residences, is wrong and should never have happened."

"As the SAHRC indicated, the university's language policy would not have allowed any student to be prohibited from speaking their language of choice in social circumstances," the university said.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.

Did this happen with management's knowledge and what did they do to stop it?

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