South Africa: 'One Settler, One Bullet' Slogan Is Divisive - UCT Vice-Chancellor

20 November 2018

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has said it does not support the slogan "one settler, one bullet" after its new vice-chancellor found herself caught in controversy after congratulating a student for completing a dissertation that included the slogan.

"The executive's own view is that the slogan 'one settler, one bullet' may lead to a divisive, hostile and intimidating environment," said vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng in a statement.

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