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Communication

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.

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Forensic expert in Accounting addresses staff and postgraduate students
2007-02-21

Mr Johan van der Walt, forensic director at KPMG, addressed staff and postgraduate students from the Centre for Accounting at the University of the Free State (UFS) on developments in forensic accounting investigations in South Africa.  Mr Van der Walt is known in especially law and accounting circles for his investigations and provisioning  of evidence in much publicised cases like that of Schabir Shaik.

Attending the presentation were, from the left: Prof. Dave Lubbe (Centre for Accounting, UFS), Mr Van der Walt, Adv. Jannie Lubbe (KPMG), Ms Cebisa Mei (B.Com. Honours student), and Prof. Hentie van Wyk (Programme Director: Accounting Education at the UFS).

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