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16 October 2025
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The University of the Free State (UFS) has obtained an interim court order prohibiting any individuals from engaging in unlawful activities or conduct on any of its campuses.
In terms of the order, no person may amongst others:
- Participate in or promote unlawful protest action;
- Disrupt or interfere with academic or online activities;
- Block access to or from university campuses;
- Intimidate, threaten, or harass students, staff, or visitors; or
- Damage, destroy, or tamper with university property or safety equipment.
The order applies to all UFS campuses — Bloemfontein, South, and Qwaqwa — and remains in force pending the final determination of the matter.
The University urges all members of the community to respect the order and uphold a safe, conducive environment for teaching, learning, and work.
UFS receives a visit from the UK Parliament
2008-09-15
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The Department of Political Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently hosted Sir Alan Hazelhurst, Deputy Speaker of Parliament in the United Kingdom, during his official visit to the South African Parliament in Cape Town. During his visit to South Africa he also made some time to visit the UFS and to deliver a lunch hour lecture on public participation in governance and how parliament communicates with the public. Pictured here are Prof. Gerhardt de Klerk (left), Dean of the Faculty of the Humanities, and Sir Hazelhurst.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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