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02 April 2025
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Story Nomonde Mbadi
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We wish to inform you of a technical challenge that has affected the performance of our Online Application portal since its opening on 1 April 2025. In close collaboration with our ICT department, the Directorate of the Registrar is actively working to address these issues to restore optimal functionality.
We understand the importance of this system for our prospective applicants and are committed to resolving the challenges swiftly. Your patience and understanding during this period is greatly appreciated.
Should you receive queries regarding this matter, please advise stakeholders that our team is fully engaged in rectifying the situation; we are optimistic about a timely resolution.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Director: Student Recruitment Services
UFS 2015 group for Stanford Sophomore College announced
2015-06-09

Photo (from left to right): Farzaana Adam, Cornel Vermaak, Anje Venter, Tristan van der Spuy, Precious Mokwala and Naushad Mayat. |
Six second-year students from the UFS were selected to attend a two-week seminar at the Stanford Sophomore College in August/September 2015.
The Stanford Sophomore College (SoCo) is an immersive learning experience. Participants attend class meetings during the morning while afternoons include class activities, explorations of Stanford University (USA), field trips, and other organised events.
Since 2012 UFS students have been invited to apply. This year’s successful applicants were recently announced. They are:
• Farzaana Adam
B. Accounting student
Attending the SoCo seminar on Great Ideas in Computer
• Naushad Mayat
Medicine student
Attending the SoCo seminar on HIV/AIDS Epidemics
• Precious Mokwala
Social Sciences student
Attending the SoCo seminar on Photography: Truth or Fiction
• Tristan van der Spuy
B. Accounting student
Attending the SoCo seminar on A Walk Down Wall Street
• Anje Venter
Actuarial Science student
Attending the SoCo seminar on New Millenium Mix: Cross between Race and Culture
• Cornel Vermaak
Medicine student
Attending the SoCo seminar on The Intersection between Arts and Science
SoCo group of 2014 announement:
http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/news-archive-item?news=4019
2012:
http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/news-archive-item?news=2344