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Statement on the UFS Interim Court Interdict

16 October 2025 | Story Lacea Loader

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.

A copy of the full order can be accessed here.

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University Assembly

2015-04-20

University Assembly: Invitation to all staff and students.

Tuesday 28 April 2015
12:00 – 14:00
Callie Human Centre, UFS Bloemfontein Campus

The assembly will serve as a space for critical engagement among all university stakeholders to focus on issues such as symbols, policies, practices, and curriculum. The aim is to deal with these issues as transformative strategies for creating a university culture that supports its Human and Academic Projects, which are imbedded in responsible citizenship, human dignity, and democratic participation.

Staff and students on our Qwaqwa and South Campuses can also be part of the assembly. The event will be broadcast to the following venues on your respective campuses:
- Qwaqwa Campus: Senate Hall
- South Campus: Conference Hall

All staff and students are welcome at this event.

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