Dear Member of the Convocation
A sincere thank you for your participation in the extraordinary meeting of the Stellenbosch University (SU) Convocation on 1 June 2023.
After a thorough auditing process, we can announce that Motion 1 has been adopted by the highest number of votes in its favour.
Please see below a breakdown of the voting results:
Paper Ballots
Votes for the motion: 274
Votes against the motion: 98
Abstain from voting: 2
Spoiled votes: 0
Online Votes
Votes for the motion: 1285
Votes against the motion: 713
Abstain from voting: 26
Spoiled votes: 0
Total
Votes for the motion: 1559
Votes against the motion: 811
Abstain from voting: 28
Spoiled votes: 0
After a thorough auditing process, we can announce that Motion 2 has been rejected by the highest number of votes against it.
Please see below a breakdown of the voting results:
Paper Ballots
Votes for the motion: 85
Votes against the motion: 223
Abstain from voting: 12
Spoiled votes: 0
Online Votes
Votes for the motion: 849
Votes against the motion: 1089
Abstain from voting: 86
Spoiled votes: 0
Total
Votes for the motion: 934
Votes against the motion: 1312
Abstain from voting: 98
Spoiled votes: 0
In terms of the Procedure Governing the Extraordinary meeting of the Convocation on 1 June 2023 please note the following:
If no valid objections have been received within two business days after this e-mail has been disseminated to members of Convocation, the vote will be deemed valid and the outcome final. Any objections must be lodged with the SU Registrar or her delegated authority via elections@sun.ac.za within two business days and these objections will be dealt with by the ad hoc Chairperson of the extraordinary meeting.
Please be advised that the University will be sharing information on the next steps in due course. A recording of the meeting will also be shared on the dedicated Convocation webpage.
Best wishes
Retired Justice BM Griesel
Ad hoc Chairperson
