# The University of the Western Cape has strongly condemned the social media hate speech, personal attacks, and defamatory comments aimed at the Dullah Omar Institute and researcher Doctor Jean Redpath, following her contributions to national debates on policing and accountability. UWC Rector and Vice-Chancellor Robert Balfour says UWC affirms academic freedom, supporting Redpath’s right to share evidence-based views while rejecting racism, misogyny, and threats. He asked for responsible moderation on social platforms.
UWC stands by researcher facing hate speech and defamation