EDITORIAL | Nepotism should be the last straw for VC with poor transformation track record

Transformation at the Stellenbosch University faces resistance as the vice-chancellor stands to get away with nepotism and abuse of power

16 April 2023 - 18:18

The Stellenbosch University (SU) is losing out on an opportunity to take the institution one step forward in the quest for transformation, with vice-chancellor Wim de Villiers apparently remaining safe in his job despite new claims of nepotism...

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