​​​​​​In a communiqué to staff and students related to accusations of a 'blackface' incident in Heemstede, Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University has appealed to all stakeholders to allow the investigation to run its course. Stellenbosch University cannot act on comments or photographs in the media, on social media, or individual opinions. The institution is obligated to investigate accusations in accordance with its Disciplinary Code for Students.

Read the full communiqué here. 

The lastest statement on the incident is available here.