UFS students wrongfully accused of racist attack want R1 million from Jonathan Jansen
Two former University of Free State students are demanding compensation of R500,000 each from UFS Rector Professor Jonathan Jansen after they were suspended from the University for allegedly racially assaulting a student.
Cobus Muller and Charl Blom were acquitted of all charges last year by a court and the South African Human Rights Commission, and now they are seeking compensation for delayed access to the labour market, and the impairment to their dignity as a result of having been expelled.
“Muller and Blom were barred from campus without procedure or trial and never given an opportunity to state their case. During this time they were publicly labelled as criminals. They could not continue their postgraduate studies or attend their graduation ceremony,” Henk Maree, National Chairman of AfriForum Youth, said.
"The parties have been given two weeks to pay out the compensation.” Afriforum was said in a statement
If the compensation amount is not paid out within the given two week deadline, a subpoena will be served on Prof Jansen and the UFS.