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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.
MEC obtained his second masters degree
2005-09-15
Mnr Darkey Africa, MEC for Economic Development and Tourism of the North West Province, today obtained his second masters degree during the University of the Free State's (UFS) spring graduation ceremony. Mr Africa obtained the masters degree in Governance and Political Transformation at the UFS in 2002. The masters degree in Development Studies was awarded to him today.
Mr Africa and his promotor, Prof Lucius Botes, Director: Centre for Development Support at the UFS.