University of the free state
UFS to research efficacy of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19
The antiparasitic medication was being touted by some as beneficial for actively sick COVID-19 patients and those using it as a prophylactic medicine to prevent...
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Cancelled or postponed? Another ‘Gangster State’ event hits a bump
The University of the Free State said it postponed the event around Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s book but the publisher said it was already looking for another venue.
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UFS language policy dispute to be heard in court today
AfriForum & Solidarity want the university to halt the implementation of its new language policy.
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Fedsas: Judgment on UFS language policy implicates entire education sector
A court ruled in favour of AfriForum and Solidarity to stop a proposed change to the UFS’s language policy.
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Lobby groups satisfied with ruling over UFS language policy
The High Court ruled against a decision by UFS to make English the primary medium of instruction.
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AfriForum, Solidarity win bid to halt language policy changes at UFS
In March the university announced English as the main medium of instruction at 3 campuses from 2017.
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Universities spend millions in beefing up security
North West University alone has spent more than R3.7 million on security since the beginning of the year.
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NWU & WSU remain closed, UFS resumes classes
Academic programs at institutions of higher learning have been marred by continued disruptions.
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DA calls on higher education dept to resolve issues at universities
The party has welcomed Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana’s visit to Mahikeng but she says it’s not enough.
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Charges dropped against 12 UFS students, 9 released on warning
Students are demanding Vice Chancellor Jonathan Jansen step down.
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Arrested UFS students to appear in court
The university’s SRC is arranging free legal aid for the students who were arrested during violent protests.
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University students left ‘traumatised’ after week of violent protests
Calm has now returned to NWU, but the campus has been evacuated & remains closed indefinitely.
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Over 20 #UFS students spend night in custody
Students rejected management’s response to their demand that vice chancellor Jonathan Jansen should resign.
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#FeesMustFall: Students heed call for shutdown
At least 14 universities in seven provinces have been affected by student protests today.
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Missing Free State student found dead
Free State University student Sinethemba Shezi, who went missing last week, has been found dead.
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Public to be hit by maize shortage
There’s a massive maize shortage in SA due to severe drought in the Free State and North West.
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'Madiba comment was a cry for attention'
An education network says a code of conduct needs to be implemented for senior university staff.
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ANC voting results being tallied
ANC delegates on Tuesday morning casted their votes for the top 6 party positions.
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Mantashe addresses Mangaung delegates
Gwede Mantashe is currently addressing ANC delegates at the elective conference in Mangaung.
