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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.
US educational expert visits UFS
2006-08-07
Dr Benjamin Quillian, senior vice-president: business and operations at the American Council of Education (ACE), visited the University of the Free State (UFS). Dr Quillian is an expert in the areas of strategic planning and budgeting and revenue generation in higher education. Before joining the ACE, Dr Quillian was associated to the California State University-Fresno.
During his meeting with the UFS management were from the left: Dr Ezekiel Moraka (Vice-Rector: Student Affairs at the UFS), Prof Magda Fourie (Vice-Rector: Academic Planning at the UFS) and Dr Quillian.