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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.
Faculty of Law honoured students who have excelled
2006-05-02
The Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) honoured students who have excelled in 2005.

In the front from left are Mr Lucien Companie (best LL B student in the fourth year of study); Ms Paula Perestrelo (best first year student in the five-year LL B course); Ms Arina van der Merwe (best third year LL B student). At the back from left are Ms Nanette Hendriks (best second year LL B student); Ms Marcelle Pieterse (best student over four years of study with outstanding academic achievement) and Mr Albert Nell (best LL B student in the first year of study).