Education activist Vanessa le Roux has expressed outrage over continued delays in the criminal case involving her son, Kylo le Roux, demanding that three students accused of unlawfully entering his Stellenbosch University residence room be brought before court within seven days.
Her frustration comes eight months after the incident at Majuba residence on 2 March 2026, where students allegedly entered her son's room without permission and removed his belongings.
Despite disciplinary action taken by the university, Le Roux says she is still waiting for criminal accountability.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila confirmed that no decision has yet been reached on whether to prosecute.
“The Senior Public Prosecutor dealing with the matter is still considering it and that no final decision has yet been made,” Ntabazalila said.
Kylo le Roux criticises delays
Kylo has also expressed disappointment over the prolonged process, saying he believes the matter would have been handled differently had the roles been reversed.
“I am disappointed in how the justice system has handled my case. We are almost approaching the end of the year and almost close to a year since the incident happened and nothing has been done.
“For months we have been fighting with die DPP and we keep on getting delayed and delayed. I feel like if roles were reversed and I was the perpetrator, this would have been solved within less than a month or two.”
He said he hoped the matter would be resolved before year-end so he and his mother could move forward.
Mother questions handling of case
His mother's renewed criticism follows a recent consultation concerning the case, which she described as deeply frustrating.
She questioned why her son was allegedly expected to explain events he had not witnessed, particularly when students had already admitted wrongdoing during university disciplinary proceedings.
“I want to know why they are not charged for unlawful entry and break in,” Le Roux said.
She also accused the criminal justice system of unequal treatment.
“I know now for a fact that the eyes of lady justice is wide open to colour and wealth.”
University disciplinary action
In June, Stellenbosch University confirmed that two students admitted during disciplinary proceedings to entering Kylo's room without permission and removing his bed, mattress and couch.
They were expelled from university residences, ordered to complete 50 hours of community service and prohibited from holding leadership positions.
Disciplinary proceedings involving a third student were still pending at the time.
Le Roux also questioned the handling of separate intimidation complaints, alleging that charges involving threats against her son had been changed to assault.
She claimed both she and Kylo had received threats, including through text messages.
In June, Le Roux launched a petition titled “Justice delayed is justice denied, I demand justice for my son”.
At the time, the NPA confirmed receiving one docket, which was returned to police for further investigation.
Le Roux has demanded that the matter reach court within seven days.
“I will not fight this in isolation,” she said.