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28 August 2018

The Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS), Prof Francis Petersen, comments on recent articles in the media and posts on social media alleging that white students and their history are not welcome at the UFS.

“I would like to explicitly state that white students are welcome at the University of the Free State, the same as any other student.”

“The university has been firm in its commitment towards diversity and inclusivity and this applies to all our students – irrespective of race. To make statements that white students and their history are not part of the UFS, is irresponsible. It is important for all our students – including the student leadership – to demonstrate tolerance towards each other so that everyone feel part of the university community,” said Prof Petersen. 

Antagonistic behaviour towards students or staff is not aligned to the vision and values of the university, and such behaviour will therefore not be tolerated at the University of the Free State.


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SRC: UFS Main Campus
2005-09-01

Front left:
Lenka Thamae, Legal and Constitutional Affairs; Henry Nichols, Media, Marketing and Liaison; Antonia Gumede; Dialogue and Association
Middle left:
Benjamin Mogoye, Vice-President (external); Sonja Schutte, Ladies Internal Liaison; Heloise van Niekerk, Rag; Thobile Modise, Transformation; Clayton van der Ross, Treasurer; Shauneen Jordaan, Arts and Culture; Edmund Raboshakga, Community Service
Back left:
Werner du Preez, Vice-President (internal); Rienke van der Walt, Kovscom; Erik Burger, Men Internal Liaison; Motlatsi Mokheea, Academic Affairs; Graeme Bradley, President; Chantelle Parking, International Affairs; Phillip du Preez, Student Development; Mojalefa Simango, Campus Affairs and Recreation

Absent:  Felicity Kunene, Secretary

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