The University of the Free State (UFS) takes note that the application by Free State for Choice (FS4C) for an interim interdict against the university’s COVID-19 Regulations and Required Vaccination Policy was struck off the roll in the Free
State High Court in Bloemfontein today, due to FS4C’s inability to prove that the application should be heard as an urgent matter.
Although the university management respects the outcome and decision of the court, the UFS was never of the view that the implementation of the policy should be set aside.
The university confirms the stipulations in the policy, that – as from 14 February 2022 – staff, students, and visitors will either be required to be vaccinated, to upload a negative SARS (COVID-19) PCR test (not older than a week) on its
campus access system if they are not vaccinated, or to have an approved deferral or an approved exemption, in order to access campus.
The university management remains of the view that the implementation of the policy is consistent with its prerogative and obligation to maintain a safe working and learning environment for its staff, students, and visitors.
COVID-19 Regulations and Required Vaccination Policy
Released by:
Lacea Loader (Director: Communication and Marketing)
Telephone: +27 51 401 3422
Email: news@ufs.ac.za