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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 lecture: Prof Edward Nesamvuni
2006-06-02
Prof Edward Nesamvuni, Professor Extraordinary at the University of the Free State's (UFS) Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, delivered his inaugural lecture on an Agricultural service delivery model for small-holder farmers: A design for research extension and innovation.
Attending the ceremony were from the left: Prof Izak Groenewald (Head of the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture), Prof Edward Nesamvuni, Prof Neil Heideman (Vice-Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) and Prof Magda Fourie (Vice-Rector: Academic Planning). Photo: Stephen Collett