Maties VC: ‘I am innocent’
University of Stellenbosch vice-chancellor Wim de Villiers has strongly denied allegations that he attempted to influence the Constitutional Court case on the university's language policy.
This comes after the highest court in the land ruled in favour of Stellenbosch University’s current language policy.
In a statement, the Stellenbosch University Council confirmed the receival of a letter from prominent university alumnus, Leon Schreiber, accusing De Villiers of influencing constitutional court processes.
The letter also suggests that the vice-chancellor offered retired constitutional judge Edwin Cameron the office of Chancellor in a bid to influence the ruling.
However, De Villiers has maintained his innocence to the university’s executive council.
“I reaffirm what I said to the media last week. I did not interfere with the legal process. I am satisfied that I acted in good faith, and that the nomination and election followed due process.”
The university announced on Thursday plans to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations.
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