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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 Barry Rider elected Warden of the Company of Pattenmakers.
2005-05-25
Prof Barry Rider, member of the Court of the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers in London and professor honorarius at the Faculty of Law of the University of the Free State (UFS), was recently elected Warden of the Company. This is one of the oldest guilds in London and has a number of distinguished judges, government officials and businessmen amongst its ranks.

From left: Proff Johan Henning, Dean: Faculty of Law at the UFS and Barry Rider during the recent dinner of the Pattenmakers in London