• Protection Services staff operate the Operational Centre 24/7, allowing students and staff to report incidents and emergencies at any time, on or off campus.
• Dedicated investigating officers are on standby after hours.
• Response officers are assigned to respond to any suspicious incidents flagged by control room operators.
• Staff and students can request a security escort to their class or car if they feel unsafe.
• Security officers are stationed at women’s residences at night, with monthly meetings between Protection Services and Housing and Residence Affairs to discuss improvements and ensure resident safety.
• Key areas such as large parking lots, the UFS Sasol Library, and the Thakaneng Bridge student centre are staffed with security officers.
• Security personnel patrol buildings and walkways around the clock, both in vehicles and on foot.
• The Visitors Centre at Gate 5 manages visitor access to the campus.
• Access control is staffed 24/7 by contracted security officers, with regular car stops and searches conducted at entrance gates to manage access.
• All gates are equipped with 50 kg DCP mobile fire extinguishers and first-aid kits.
• Some buildings have intruder alarms and fire detection systems.
• Protection Services collaborates with the SAPS and community policing forums to help reduce campus crime.
• Student safety committees and the Student Representative Council work with Protection Services to address and prevent campus crime.
• Regular safety workshops and awareness campaigns educate the campus community on security practices.
• The Sexual Offence Response Team (SORT) handles cases of gender-based violence and sexual offences.
• A Survivor Support Centre is established at the Security Operational Centre for cases related to sexual offences and gender-based violence.
• Joint operations with the Institute for Reconciliation and Social Justice, along with the Department of Criminology, further support safety initiatives on campus.

The following steps have been implemented to make the Qwaqwa Campus safer:

• A dedicated site manager oversees security on campus.
• Security upgrades include 24/7 access control at entry gates and 24-hour patrols across the campus, with visible patrols by Protection Services and outsourced contractors on foot and in vehicles.
• Security officers are stationed in strategic areas, such as student residences, particularly at night.
• A Security Operational Centre is staffed 24/7 for real-time incident and emergency reporting.
• The campus has an active student safety committee, including the Student Representative Council (SRC) and other student bodies, working alongside Protection Services and engaging with community policing forums on local crime issues.
• A dedicated investigating officer is assigned to the campus.
• Campus surveillance is supported by the Bloemfontein Campus control room via an IP address, and red poles equipped with panic buttons are available on campus for emergency use.
• Certain buildings are secured with intruder alarm systems.
• A Sexual Offence Response Team (SORT) is in place to address gender-based violence and sexual offence cases.
• Regular security-awareness workshops and capacity-building sessions help the campus community stay informed on safety practices.
• The entrance gate is equipped with a 50 kg DCP mobile fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit.

The following steps have been implemented to make the South Campus safer:

• A dedicated site supervisor manages security operations on campus.
• 24/7 access control at gates has been introduced, with security personnel regularly patrolling buildings and walkways.
• Visible security patrols are conducted by Protection Services and outsourced contractors, both on foot and in vehicles.
• A Security Operational Centre is staffed around the clock for real-time incident and emergency reporting.
• The campus perimeter is protected by an electronic fence equipped with an alarm system.
• Security officers are stationed at key locations, such as student residences, particularly during night hours.
• Continuous engagement with the Student Representative Council (SRC) and other student groups helps to address safety concerns and improve security measures.
• The entrance gate is equipped with a 50 kg DCP mobile fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit for emergency preparedness.