. The committee was concerned with the low throughput rate of the university and requested an explanation for it. . It was observed that the university implemented the parallel medium of instruction. A concern was raised regarding the non- Afrikaaans speaking students within the university and that this could have a negative impact on their academic performance. The committee requested clarity on the impact of the language policy on student access and success. . The committee commended the university for the Undergraduate Preparedness Programme (UPP). Clarity was requested on the impact of the programme with regards to student support and whether it was efficient enough in preparing students for higher education. . The committee commended the 50-50 ratio project of the university in student residences as a positive step towards transformation. It was highlighted though that this should be prioritised by the university and the process of the remaining six untransformed residences process should be fast-tracked. . It was noted that the Rector of the university was extremely committed in turning around the institutional culture of the university. This is supported by his strong leadership skills in unifying different races of the university and his approach towards transforming the student residences. . The committee requested a reflection on the new emerging culture of the university including progress in new policies dedicated to transforming the university. The university was further requested to explain the relationship between staff members who were victims of the Reitz incident and management and, whether there were any further support mechanisms provided to them. . A concern was raised regarding the employment equity of the university. Though there were drastic measures in place to implement transformation, at top management level of academic staff white males were in an overwhelming majority. The committee enquired whether the university supported the approach of change at top management level. . The university acknowledged that its teaching and learning model is not adequate and it might be a contributing factor to its poor throughput rate. The admission requirement of the university is not stringent and as a result many average students had been admitted and some had not managed to maintain a higher standard of education. . The language policy of the university racially disintegrates students. This has disadvantages as students are not able to communicate and assist one another with their academic work. . It was noted that the litigation process regarding the Reitz incident was still proceeding and the victims of the incident have been removed from working at the residences. Regular meetings between victims and management have been conducted with the objective of giving support and as a result they have integrated well into the university. The university was working close with the Human Rights Commission in arranging compensation for the victims.