Urine case: Expelled Stellenbosch student going on trial this June
Theuns du Toit seeks to reverse his expulsion citing the university’s disciplinary committee made errors in its findings.
The case against former Stellenbosch University student Theuns du Toit who urinated on a fellow black student’s belongings in the university two years ago is set to go to trial in June.
Du Toit was expelled from the university after he was filmed urinating on fellow student Babalo Ndwayana’s study material and laptop in May 2022.
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The expulsion followed an investigation by the university’s Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC) which found him guilty of contravening several of the university’s clauses, including acting on a racist manner. The CDC also found by urinating on Ndwayana’s belongings, Du Toit undoubtedly assailed his human dignity, integrity and security.
ERRORS IN THE FINDINGS OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
In the matter being heard at the Western Cape High Court, Du Toit seeks to reverse the expulsion, citing that the committee made errors in its findings. His legal team also argued that the committee acted unfairly and played a key role in him being labelled as a racist.
The matter has been postponed to 15 March 2024 for a pre-trial, and a trial will begin on 21 June 2024.
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Du Toit’s father Rudi du Toit said they were looking forward to the trial and for the truth to come out. “It is now a criminal case and we are looking forward to it, now the truth will come out,” he said.
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY COOPERATING WITH THE COURT PROCESS
Stellenbosch University spokesperson Martin Viljoen said the university will cooperate where required. “Stellenbosch University trusts that the rule of law will be upheld and will cooperate with the process where required,” Viljoen said.
This comes as disturbing revelations that have surfaced at the university’s Wilgenhof men’s residence are under investigation. In the latest scandal, two rooms used for “initiation-style” rituals were found at the university’s residence.
The university said a team has been set up to investigate and make recommendations about appropriate steps to take in dealing with the matter.