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A public participation process regarding the review of the MT Steyn statue’s position in front of the Main Building on the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) is currently underway.
The process specifically addresses the removal, relocation, reinterpretation, and retaining of the statue and is part of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) required by the Free State Provincial Heritage Resource Authority (FSPHRA).
The review process includes opportunities for members of the university community and the public to make oral submissions regarding the position of the statue at the following venues:
South Campus:
22 August 2018
14:00 to 16:00
Ukubizana Hall
Bloemfontein Campus:
23 August 2018
11:00 to 13:00
18:00 to 20:00
Centenary Complex
Qwaqwa Campus:
29 August 2018
11:00 to 13:00
Rolihlahla Mandela Hall
More information about the HIA is available here.
Comments about the position of the statue can be sent to news@ufs.ac.za
The public participation process will end on 9 September 2018.
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Disruption of academic activities on the Bloemfontein Campus
2017-10-19
The executive management is aware that groups of students are attempting to disrupt academic activities on the Bloemfontein Campus today.
The continuance of the academic programme remains a serious matter to the executive management, and behaviour such as this will not be tolerated. Students who are identified while taking part in these incidents will be disciplined according to the university’s student disciplinary procedures. Video recordings and/or photos of these incidents can be shared with Protection Services by contacting Noko Masalesa at masalesan@ufs.ac.za or x3436.
The situation on the campus is being closely monitored and the necessary security measures are in place.