Justice Delayed, Is Justice Denied! I Demand Justice For My Son!

Petition addressed to: The Criminal Justice System

I am Vanessa Le Roux, Mother to Kylo Le Roux, a second year BA. Humanities Student at Stellenbosch University.

I've been an Education activist for 14 years, fighting for the right to education for every child in this country, especially the poor and marginalised. 

"On 2 March 2026, my child was a victim of an attack on his dignity and privacy in which his room was entered into unlawfully and the contents of the room unceremoniously removed and his personal belongings thrown all over the room. This was done by 4 Afrikaner boys. Although we have brought the name of the 4th boy under the attention of the university, this boy have not even been charged, we provided them with the statement/account of the witness, nothing has been done.

My Son was treated like the perpetrator from day one, while the real perpetrators enjoyed the protection from all fronts, we can be critical, but we must be fair, I want to thank Stellenbosch Police officers, for the really kind way they have treated me and my Son. The Investigating offficer Sgt Otto, from day one have treated us like this is not serious, he even on day one had and opinion, making us believe that he believes this white Afrikaner boy, the same boy who identified the perpetrators infront of 5 other people.

For 3 months, 6 cases later, my Son was treated horribly, he was intimidated, victimized, threatened, and even the university have entered the fray, by sending him a letter with false claims, not once did my Son said anything publicly about this case, his Mother refused to be silent, because this case is bigger then him, many students of colour suffer mentally under racism, and their toxic masculinity, and everything are just being swept under the carpet, and no one holds
them accountable, this Mother have no intention of walking away, like all the others did.

Every year we hear and read about what is happening at this university, my child is going nowhere, that is a South African University, standing under South African laws, walking away is not an option, change have to come.

For 3 months, I lie awake, fearing for my Son's safety, on the 29th of April, Management appeared infront of the Portfolio committee, where the injustice and terrible handling of the matter were laid bare, absolutely nothing happened to them, just another PR exercise. I wrote to the following people, numerous of emails, everytime an incident happened. 

1. The SPP - "...I believe Mr. Marquard is not being serious in examining the facts and applying the law to bring charges against these boys who admitted to entering my son's room unlawfully. The date of 19 June, as given to SAPS by him i.t.o. which the docket must be returned to him perpetuates my son's persecution and maintains the seemingly comfortable positions these perpetrators are enjoying.

2. The DPP - the worst, those people's animosity they couldn't even hide.

3. The Minister of Justice -say she cant do anything.

4. The Minister of Higher Education, read, and dont even respond. 

5. The NPA - refered me back to the very same people I complaint about, and also did nothing, even when I showed them these people are lying.

6. Adv Andy Mhotibi - Head of the NPA, didn't even respond, after I have send him all the case numbers, proof of all the threats.

7. Stellenbosch University - These perpetrators were found guilty, they pleaded guilty from the Start, a verdict/sanctions were made on the same day of the DC, the 12th of Mat 2026, they were expelled from all SU residences, 50 hours community services, and the verdict was suppose to be published on the notice boards. They had 5 days to appeal, they dragg this thing because they are protecting them, while they victimize my Son.

I will not stop seeking justice for my Son, everything I say can be backed up with evidence. I am questioning the Justice system, why are you protecting white privelege? How many children of colour must still die, or want to commit suicide at Stellenbosch University? Why are you silent witnesses when these criminals acts are being done to our children, and they are being stripped of their dignity?

Mr Marquard, Adv Mhotibi, if anything happens to my child, I will lay it infront of your door!

The most important question, ARE YOU TREATING THIS CASE IN THIS MANNER, AND ALLOW MY CHILD TO SUFFER, BECAUSE HE IS A COLOURED?

This vicious cruel actions towards our children needs to stop, for how long must our children still suffer? I ask you to please sign this petition, I need answers, previous victims needs answer, current students of colour suffering in silence needs answers.

The Prosecuting Authority need to answer us as the public, WHO WILL PROTECT OUR CHILDREN IF YOU FAVOUR THOSE WITH WEALTH?