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Wilgenhof Alumni and Stellenbosch University reach settlement over residence issues

# Stellenbosch University and the Wilgenhof Alumni Association have settled their dispute over practices at the Wilgenhof residence. The university had concerns about unacceptable practices and controversial archival rooms found at the residence. Both parties have acknowledged the impact of media portrayal and apologised for the harm caused to the reputation of Wilgenhof alumni and residents. The settlement will allow for continued improvements at Wilgenhof and help create a better future for the residence. The agreement ends the litigation initiated by the association against the university.