The NWU vice-chancellor has sought to dispel criticism that his drive to transform the institution is aimed at curtailing Afrikaans.

The NWU institutional model seems to foster an environment that appears to be for white Afrikaners on the Potchefstroom campus, says Blade Nzimande.

NWU management has defended its controversial language policy, which sees non Afrikaans-speaking students using translation headsets during lectures.

Former Absa CEO and chairperson Dr Danie Cronje has been appointed as the independent non-executive chairperson of Sappi, the global pulp and paper group announced on Wednesday.…