1. Only one (1) individual/photographer may be allowed to enter the UFS Bloemfontein Campus per application submitted.
2. Media accreditation tags will be provided to freelance photographers who have successfully submitted their application forms along with the proof of payment. No media tags will be created during or on the day of the graduation ceremony.
3. Failure to present accreditation tag or abide by the guidelines and procedures may result in the removal of the individual by UFS Protection Services officers.
4. No more than a total of ten (10) freelance photographers will be allowed onto the Bloemfontein Campus for the duration of the graduation ceremonies, and no more than a total of five (5) freelance photographers will be allowed onto the Qwaqwa Campus.
5. After completing the application form, applicants should deposit the application fee of R2,000.00 (Two-Thousand Rand) into the relevant account - as indicated in the Payment Details section of this document.
6. The proof of payment for the amount of R2,000.00 (Two-Thousand Rand) should be sent to DigitalContent@ufs.ac.za. Failure to submit the proof of payment will result in an unsuccessful application.
7. All freelance photographers must adhere to the following conditions:
   1. Freelance photographers may only use their own equipment.
   2. Photographers are not allowed to set up any generators or make use of UFS electricity supply.
   3. All photographers are required to adhere to the POPI Act (Protection of Personal Information Act of 2021).
   4. No UFS branding may be used on photographs. The logos of the UFS are registered trademarks and it is the intellectual property of the UFS.
   5. Do not block the procession as they leave the Callie Human Centre in an attempt to pursue potential clients.
   6. Interference with official photographers and their clients is not allowed.
   7. No freelance photographers are allowed inside the Callie Human Centre.
   8. No video recordings are allowed inside the Callie Human Centre.
   9. Photographers are only allowed in the demarcated areas – as indicated during the graduation ceremonies.

A payment of R 2,000.00 (Two-Thousand Rand and Zero Cent) should be made to the account below. It is a once-off registration fee for graduation ceremonies (No daily registration).

Please submit the Application Form to DigitalContent@ufs.ac.za.

A specified date will be communicated to all registered freelance photographers for them to pick up their media accreditation tag from the Visitors Centre on the UFS Bloemfontein Campus.

The media tag must always be visible during the event.

Collect at:

Visitors Centre,

DF Malherbe Drive,

Gate 5,

Bloemfontein Campus
Protection Services: +27 51 401 2911 | +27 51 401 2634 | 0800 204 682
Student Counselling and Development: +27 51 401 2853 | HerbstP@ufs.ac.za
Health and Wellness (Kovsie Health): +27 51 401 2603 (Office hours)

Qwaqwa Campus
Protection Services: +27 58 718 5460 | +27 58 718 5175 | +27 58 718 5360
Student Counselling and Development: +27 58 718 5033 | +27 58 718 5029 | +27 58 718 5032
Health and Wellness (Kovsie Health): +27 58 718 5210 (Office hours)

South Campus
Protection Services: +27 51 505 1217
Student Counselling and Development: +27 51 401 2853 | HerbstP@ufs.ac.za

General
Ambulance Response: 10177
Cell Phone Emergency: 112  (Can be called from any cell phone in SA. Will route you to the emergency service closest to you.)
South African Police Services: 10111
ER24: 084 124
Aids Helpline: 0800 012 322
Mangaung Fire Station: +27 51 406 6666
Phuthaditjaba Fire Station: +27 58 713 1777