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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.
Prof Daan de Waal member of the SA Statistics Council
2005-05-11
Prof Daan de Waal, departmental chairperson of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS), has recently been appointed as member of the South African Statistics Council. It is the first time that a staff member of the Faculty is appointed as member of the Council. The appointment was made for a term of three years by Mr Trevor Manuel, Minister of Finance. |
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