According to the social media the march to the Admin B building at Stellenbosch University on Thursday 3 March 2016 is being held in protest against the alleged "victimisation and criminalisation of black students".

Stellenbosch University last week issued letters to seven students in connection with charges related to the damage of property and an attempt to disrupt an examination during the workers' protest on 17 November 2015. The students have been requested to appear before the Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC), but have 10 days to motivate why they should not appear before the committee.

The charges are not related to the #FeesMustFall campaign. Students who participated in this campaign have received amnesty. Damage to property and the attempt to disrupt an examination during the workers' protest were investigated and subsequently seven students have been called to appear before the CDC.

Stellenbosch University last year on various occasions acknowledged the right of students and staff to participate in peaceful protest, provided that it does not disrupt academic and administrative activities on campuses; that it does not create a risk to the university community or property; or that it does not infringe on the right of students to attend their classes or to study.