Stellenbosch University has defended its 2026 admissions process following public allegations of unfair treatment after a rejected application sparked controversy.

The National Briefing · Feb 17, 2026 · 9m

Stellenbosch University has defended its 2026 admissions process following public allegations of unfair treatment after a rejected application sparked controversy. The dispute escalated after Parents for Equal Education South Africa, questioned whether coloured students were being disproportionately affected by admissions decisions within the university’s highly competitive selection process.

Guest: Vanessa Le Roux: founder of Parents for Equal Education South Africa