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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.
UFS supports youth at national show
2006-09-26
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) sponsored the clothing of the Free State team who will be competing in the Youth Show in Worcester this week. During the handing of the clothing to the learners and coaches, were in front from the left: Heinrich Smith (President Brand Primary School, Bloemfontein) and Joshua Davel (Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School, Reddersburg). At the back from the left are: Prof Herman van Schalkwyk (Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) and Mr Pieter Swanepoel (Chairperson: Free State Youth Society).