Wilgenhof beacon of SU's 'racist history' but alumni say closing it is ...
Prega Govender
Share your Subscriber Article
You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend!
Loading, please wait...
Subscribers can listen to this article
A report by a panel appointed to investigate the contents of two secret rooms at Stellenbosch University concluded the ritual by the Nagligte (unofficial disciplinary committee) invoked symbols and practices associated with white supremacy. (Image by News24, Pictures supplied)
A former Stellenbosch University student, still traumatised by past initiation practices at the Wilgenhof men's residence, has welcomed a recommendation to permanently close it - however, an association representing Wilgenhoffers says "it is a serious mistake".
On Wednesday, the rectorate announced it had unanimously accepted a recommendation of a panel that Wilgenhof should be closed.
The panel was appointed to investigate the contents of two secret rooms that included Hool 88 or "punishment room" where discipline was unofficially meted out by members of the infamous Nagligte, an unofficial disciplinary committee of Wilgenhof.
Read this for free
South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
Try our free 14-day trial
Already a subscriber? Sign in
Next on News24
SA 'security guard' says he was just making a living. Now he's under US sanctions over Ukraine
2h ago
Show Comments ()
TWENTYFOUR MAG
Indulge in the finer things
News24's first edition of our new magazine is curated for those who understand luxury and want to celebrate the richness of life.
READ NOW
Use your voice to deepen the dialogue and engage with stories of courage, endurance, community, triumph, and the pursuit of truth in SA.
Subscribe now
Game On!
Can you ace them all?
Today’s crossword, wordflower, sudoku and weekly news quiz
Play Now
Newsletters
Sommelier - Bi-weekly
A new bi-weekly newsletter by wine editor Daléne Fourie. The newsletter will serve as a guide for those who make wine, those who want to learn more about wine, and those who simply just love wine.
Get the newsletter
Currencies Commodities Jse Indexes
Rand - Dollar
18.46
-0.2%
Rand - Aus dollar
12.24
-0.0%
Industrial 25
107,471
0.0%
