Stellenbosch urination saga: Lawyer says du Toit relieved after acquittal

CAPE TOWN - The lawyer of a former Stellenbosch University student charged with urinating on another student's belongings says his client is relieved that his criminal case has been finalised.
 
Theuns du Toit was found guilty of contravening several of the university's disciplinary code for students, following an incident at campus residence, Huis Marais, three years ago. 

Du Toit was filmed urinating on fellow student Babalo Ndwayana's books and laptops in May 2022.
 
He was expelled by the university and later charged with crimen injuria and malicious damage to property.
 
Du Toit has been acquitted on all charges.

His lawyer, Dirk van Niekerk, said the case was based on lies.

 "It was proven that the computer didn't sustain any damages, the book wasn't damaged, and various other issues, and this whole racist label that was hung around his neck in a dramatic fashion has been removed now, so we are extremely happy about that."

He said he would meet with his client soon to map a way forward.
  
"I think it will take some time to consider his position and do a proper consultation within the next couple of weeks. He's also due to start his exams now, he's studying at a different institution."