voted 15–9 in favour of keeping the existing name. While the university agreed with critics that "[it] cannot be disputed that Cecil John Rhodes was an arch-imperialist and white supremacist who treated people of this region as sub-human", it also said it had long since distanced itself from the person and had distinguished itself with the name Rhodes University as one of the world's best. The main argument against the change was financial, as such a change would cost a significant amount of money and the university was already having trouble with its budget. Furthermore, changing the university's name could have an adverse effect on its recognition internationally. See also List of universities in South Africa 1820 Settlers National Monument National Arts Festival References Further reading External links Universities in the Eastern Cape Educational institutions established in 1904 Public universities in South Africa Buildings and structures in Makhanda, Eastern Cape Herbert Baker buildings and structures 1904 establishments in the Cape Colony Naming controversies