​​​​The Rector's Management Team (RMT) at Stellenbosch University has reaffirmed its support for open and courageous conversations while at the same time appealing to the student community to ensure that all discussions should take place in a spirit and ethos that reflects the values of the institution. Read the full communiqué which was sent to all students via email on 10 February 2016 below.

The Rector's Management Team (RMT) at Stellenbosch University is strongly committed to open and frank dialogue on our campuses. It lies at the heart of university life to promote a culture of open and courageous discussion and discourse that addresses the challenges of our society, which may have a positive impact upon public thinking, public policy, public conduct and public practices.

The RMT reaffirms that these discussions should take place in the spirit and ethos that reflect the central values of Stellenbosch University, and which is articulated in the Institutional Intent and Strategy. These values are empathy, shared accountability, service leadership, excellence and innovation.

Where these values are put into practise, safe spaces for dialogue and cooperation are created with no room for intimidation, manipulation, threats, hate speech, racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination and dehumanisation.

The RMT encourages anyone who has been exposed to such abuses to report it to the Equality Unit at unfair@sun.ac.za or tel: 021 808-3136. Incidents may be reported anonymously.