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Update: Resolutions by the Executive Management Committee of the University of the Free State (UFS) effective on 14 October 2025

14 October 2025 | Story Lacea Loader

In the interest of the safety of the staff and students at the University of the Free State (UFS), the Executive Management assessed the current situation on the three campuses and made the following resolutions:

1. The Qwaqwa Campus is closed with immediate effect, and students are requested to leave the campus within the next 24 hours.

2. The Executive Management Committee extends an invitation to the Student Representative Councils (SRCs) of all three campuses to further engagement.

3. On the Bloemfontein and South Campuses, all lectures are suspended until further notice; however, only limited movement will be allowed on campus from 19:00 in the evening until 07:00 in the morning.

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Vishuis does it again

2013-04-09

09 April 2013

Steinhoff Vishuis won their third overall and second consecutive title, after winning the 2013 Varsity Cup Residence competition.

Vishuis beat the team of Steinhoff Villagers from NWU-Pukke by 20 points to 16 in the final that was played in Stellenbosch on Monday 8 April 2013.

Previous titles seemingly gave Vishuis the edge as they managed to overturn a 16 to 10 points deficit with only 20 minutes left to play.

There was even more good news for University of the Free State (UFS) rugby supporters.

After a remarkable season, Shimlas’ captain, Oupa Mohoje, also walked away as the 2013 Player That Rocks, which is the Varsity Cup’s equivalent of a player of the tournament award. Mohoje’s performance was widely lauded during the 2013 season, during which he was also the Shimlas’ top try scorer.

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