Outrage over acquittal of ex-Stellenbosch student in urine scandal

May 28, 2025 182

The acquittal of former Stellenbosch University student, Theuns du Toit, has sparked widespread controversy.

Du Toit was caught on video urinating on the belongings of a Black student, Babalo Ndwayana, an incident that drew national outrage and reignited conversations around racism at institutions of higher learning in the country.

The court ruled that there were inconsistencies in Ndwayana’s testimony and that the State failed to prove intent, particularly, after it was revealed that du Toit was intoxicated at the time of the incident.

While the university expelled du Toit following an independent disciplinary hearing that found him guilty of racism and breaching the student code of conduct, his legal team has maintained that the criminal charges were baseless.

His lawyer says they managed to prove that the laptop and books were not damaged.

The South African Student Congress (SASCO) has since called for a thorough investigation into the matter, saying the outcome raises serious concerns about justice in cases involving racial discrimination.

The student organisation’s Thuto Mashile says urinating on someone’s belongings is a disturbing act that causes emotional distress and humiliation.

“It is disheartening to see that such incidents occur within institutions that claim to uphold values of respect and inclusivity. The fact that some institutions like Stellenbosch may still struggle with transformation and inclusivity is concerning.”

The ruling has been met with criticism from various quarters, with many questioning the message it sends about accountability and racial justice.

Very Bad Things, Terrible Things Are Happening in South Africa‼️‼️‼️

The racist former Afrikaner student at Stellenbosch University, an illegal white foreigner, a child of Land Thieves; Theuns du Toit, who urinated on the belongings of a fellow black student, was found not… pic.twitter.com/B734UcSZL0

— 🇿🇦Apostle Deza Mekgwe🇨🇺 (@ApstDeza) May 28, 2025

Good morning ladies and gentlemen.

The former student of Stellenbosch University Theuns du Toit, who was accused of urinating on the belongings of a fellow black student, was found not guilty by the Stellenbosch Magistrate Court.

Repost to annoy Thuli Madonsela. pic.twitter.com/JoBcqDtbO4

— Sir Cabonena Alfred (@Lebona_cabonena) May 28, 2025

Theuns du Toit urinated on a black student’s belongings ..; and the Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court handed him a ‘Not Guilty’ like it was holy water.😭😭

This isn’t just a miscarriage of justice. It’s a whitewashing of hatred. A court that protects a racist act is part of the… pic.twitter.com/ha9OaOCPMn

— Ntokozo Masuku (@visse_ss) May 27, 2025

Theuns du Toit will continue to be racist because his disgusting behaviour is protected by courts. I will be not surprised if he kills a black person one day pic.twitter.com/x5H0SgTalb

— Lunga (@LLunga18) May 27, 2025

Racist Theuns du Toit walked free, he is a symbol of white privilege that urinates on black existence and walks away decorated by a court that sees black people as less than furniture and black pain for a puddle to piss in.

If justice is blind, in South Africa it’s also drunk,… pic.twitter.com/zNMOlbS2ln

— Ntokozo Masuku (@visse_ss) May 27, 2025

Written by: Lindiwe Mpanza

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