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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.
Student receives Corobrik regional award
2007-11-12
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Ms Paula Smit, a student in M.Arch. (prof.) of the Department of Architecture at the University of the Free State (UFS), was recently named regional winner of the annual Corobrik competition. The title of her thesis was: "A palmpsest of contradictions: A living museum for Sophiatown". She will be competing next year in the national Corobrik competition. This year's winner of the national competition, Mr Hendrik Auret, was a student from the UFS. Attending the award ceremony were, from the left: Mr Gary Westwood (Regional Manager of Corobrik), Ms Smit, and Prof. Jan Smit (Head of the Department of Architecture at the UFS).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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