A plan limiting admission of black students in white universities is withdrawn

The government withdrew its plan to place a limit on the number of black students admitted to white universities, but remained committed to universities that retain their community-directed character. The history of institutional racism in South African universities dates back to the 19th century. It preceded  the University Act passed in 1916 by the Union of South Africa government. The 1916 legislation establishedthe South African College which became the University of Cape Town (UCT)and Victoria College, now \Stellenbosch University (USB)in 1918.  Both UCT and SU were established for white students. At the same period, the South African Native College, (University of Fort Hare), was established on the site of Fort Hare, a former British military stronghold. The institution was established to cater for non-white students.