​The report on the 'purple-face' incident served at the meeting  of the Stellenbosch University Council on 26 September 2016. Council earlier this year appointed Adv Renata Williams SC as independent commissioner to investigate incidents that took place  at the Heemstede residence on 4 February 2016. Council accepted her comprehensive report – including criticism and recommendations – with thanks, and also noted that the University management currently is attending to shortcomings pointed out in the report. Council also took note of the Press Ombud's remarks that one-sided reporting in the media further contributed to the unfortunate events. 

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