Verwoerd's grandson praises removal of plaque
28 May 2015 - 02:15
"I grew up here in Stellenbosch, but never had the opportunity to attend this university. I passed it every day, but could never enter. But today is a wonderful day for us. These young people are making us free today." These were the words yesterday of ex-Stellenbosch mayor Willie Ortel, who helped vice-chancellor Wim de Villiers remove a plaque commemorating apartheid prime minister Hendrik Verwoerd.
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