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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.
Graduate scoops first prize at SAHF
2009-10-27
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Mr Simeon Hlungwani was awarded the R10 000,00 Housing Student of 2009 Prize for his Master of Land and Property Development Management (M.PROP.) dissertation at the recent national conference of the South African Housing Foundation (SAHF) in Cape Town. Hlungwani, the Divisional Head of Town Planning in the Mogalakwena Municipality, obtained his M.PROP. degree from the Department of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management at this year’s autumn graduation ceremony of the University of the Free State. The title of his dissertation is: “The impact of land availability and the environment in housing development: The case of Polokwane”. Dr Maléne Campbell was his study leader. Pictured from the left are: Mr Bonginkosi Madikizela (MEC for Housing: Western Cape), Mr Hlungwani and Mr John Hopkins (CEO: SAHF).
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