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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.
Inaugural King Moshoeshoe Memorial Lecture
2006-05-25
Inaugural King Moshoeshoe Memorial Lecture (Pdf format)
After the lecture a blue Basotho blanket was handed to Prof Njabulo Ndebele, (Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town) by Prof Frederick Fourie (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS).
Photo: Dries Myburgh
Some of the guests attending the lecture were from the left: Judge Faan Hancke (Chairperson of the UFS Council), Prof Njabulo Ndebele (internationally renowned writer, academic and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town), Prof Frederick Fourie (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS) and Mr Mosiuoa Lekota (Minister of Defence). Mr Lekota delivered a message of support for the UFS Moshoeshoe Project.
Photo: Dries Myburgh