University of the free state
Minister Blade Nzimande appeals for information on students' deaths
Two students from UFS were attacked and killed by unknown attackers who demanded cash, laptops and cellphones at their private accommodation.
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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 them from falling ill.
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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.
