Stellenbosch rector Wim de Villiers cleared of nepotism allegations, but faces financial consequences | News24

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An investigation into nepotism allegations against Stellenbosch University rector and vice-chancellor Wim de Villiers found that there was no misconduct that warranted his removal from office. | marvincharles_

The probe was led by retired Justice Carole Lewis and council members Helena Conradie and Ziyanda Stuurman.The panel found there was no serious misconduct of the SU Statute) by De Villiers to warrant his removal from office.

It was also decided the chairperson and vice chairperson of the council consider the outcome of the council meeting and the appropriate financial consequence. "Council accepted and appreciated the rector’s unconditional apology for his error of judgement and the impact this has had on the institution and all the people involved. Both the rector and the university have learnt valuable lessons in the process."

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