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2020-08-31	Moipone Martha Motlhakwana: "Motabola Pasa’s" footprints in the Free State Liberation Struggle
2020-08-31	Moipone Martha Motlhakwana: "Motabola Pasa’s" footprints in the Free State Liberation Struggle
2020-08-31	Extension of the 2019/2020 SRC term
2020-08-31	Extension of the 2019/2020 SRC term
2020-08-31	Lack of economic density is the problem, rather than high population density
2020-08-31	Lack of economic density is the problem, rather than high population density
2020-08-27	Siphokazi Dlwati: Guide and mentor for the next generation
2020-08-27	Siphokazi Dlwati: Guide and mentor for the next generation
2020-08-26	Chaos is a Gift? Leading Oneself in Uncertain and Complex Environments
2020-08-26	Chaos is a Gift? Leading Oneself in Uncertain and Complex Environments
2020-08-26	Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights for an Equal Future
2020-08-26	Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights for an Equal Future
2020-08-26	SADAG and UFS Student Counselling and Development launch 24/7 healthline
2020-08-26	SADAG and UFS Student Counselling and Development launch 24/7 healthline
2020-08-25	#WomensMonth: A champion woman willing to go the ‘extra mile’
2020-08-25	#WomensMonth: A champion woman willing to go the ‘extra mile’
2020-08-25	#WomensMonth: Nicole Morris: Always live your truth
2020-08-25	#WomensMonth: Nicole Morris: Always live your truth
2020-08-25	#WomensMonth: Prof Felicity Burt – inspired by all women …
2020-08-25	#WomensMonth: Prof Felicity Burt – inspired by all women …
2020-08-24	Betsy Eister – Keeping the main thing the main thing
2020-08-24	Betsy Eister – Keeping the main thing the main thing
2020-08-24	Lebohang Masoabi: ‘I am not a damsel in distress’
2020-08-24	Lebohang Masoabi: ‘I am not a damsel in distress’
2020-08-21	Women's Breakfast: ‘We all are very strong women; we all are survivors’
2020-08-21	Women's Breakfast: ‘We all are very strong women; we all are survivors’
2020-09-07	Transboundary water management under conditions of climate and political uncertainty
2020-09-07	Transboundary water management under conditions of climate and political uncertainty
2020-08-20	UFS traditional medicine expert heads up WHO Regional Committee
2020-08-20	UFS traditional medicine expert heads up WHO Regional Committee
2020-08-20	Gender-based violence and COVID-19: A South African paradox
2020-08-20	Gender-based violence and COVID-19: A South African paradox
2020-08-20	‘Embrace your setbacks, as they allow you to evolve towards success’
2020-08-20	‘Embrace your setbacks, as they allow you to evolve towards success’
2020-08-19	Stegmann Gallery hosts Sam Nhlengethwa collection in virtual exhibition
2020-08-19	Stegmann Gallery hosts Sam Nhlengethwa collection in virtual exhibition
2020-08-18	#WomensMonth: Dr Marinkie Madiope—Singular strength and energy
2020-08-18	#WomensMonth: Dr Marinkie Madiope—Singular strength and energy
2020-08-18	New Mandela book reveals secret, in-prison recordings
2020-08-18	New Mandela book reveals secret, in-prison recordings
2020-08-18	#WomensMonth: ‘Do what you love and do it well’
2020-08-18	#WomensMonth: ‘Do what you love and do it well’
2020-08-17	Book explores Middle East and North Africa crises in the time of COVID-19
2020-08-17	Book explores Middle East and North Africa crises in the time of COVID-19
2020-08-17	UFS Reflections Series webinar: Urban living post-COVID-19
2020-08-17	UFS Reflections Series webinar: Urban living post-COVID-19
2020-08-17	UFS annual Women’s Breakfast event not to be missed
2020-08-17	UFS annual Women’s Breakfast event not to be missed
2020-08-14	2021 NSFAS applications open
2020-08-14	2021 NSFAS applications open
2020-08-14	Important second-semester dates
2020-08-14	Important second-semester dates
2020-08-14	UFS continues to provide safe environment for students
2020-08-14	UFS continues to provide safe environment for students
2020-08-14	COVID-19: Experts warn against complacency and potential of second wave
2020-08-14	COVID-19: Experts warn against complacency and potential of second wave
2020-08-13	'Knowing how to win without being loud’
2020-08-13	'Knowing how to win without being loud’
2020-08-13	Office for International Affairs: Enabling internationalisation at the UFS
2020-08-13	Office for International Affairs: Enabling internationalisation at the UFS
2020-08-13	Dr Stephanie Cawood passionate about the women of Africa
2020-08-13	Dr Stephanie Cawood passionate about the women of Africa
2020-08-13	‘Three-Minute Thesis’ competition closes on 14 August 2020
2020-08-13	‘Three-Minute Thesis’ competition closes on 14 August 2020
2020-08-12	ISG scholar wins international book prizes for ground-breaking publication
2020-08-12	ISG scholar wins international book prizes for ground-breaking publication
2020-08-12	Dr Tsakeni: This is for you grandma!
2020-08-12	Dr Tsakeni: This is for you grandma!
2020-08-11	How is business, industry, and private sector re-imaging themselves post COVID-19?
2020-08-11	How is business, industry, and private sector re-imaging themselves post COVID-19?
2020-08-09	Women, we celebrate you
2020-08-09	Women, we celebrate you
2020-08-07	UFS athletes unite against GBV
2020-08-07	UFS athletes unite against GBV
2020-08-07	What are we really celebrating this Women’s Day?
2020-08-07	What are we really celebrating this Women’s Day?
2020-08-07	A vaccine for our GBV pandemic
2020-08-07	A vaccine for our GBV pandemic
2020-08-06	#WomensMonth:‘You are worth more than you think’
2020-08-06	#WomensMonth:‘You are worth more than you think’
2020-08-06	Champion woman helps communal wool growers excel
2020-08-06	Champion woman helps communal wool growers excel
2020-08-06	UFS again receives Level-4 BBBEE rating
2020-08-06	UFS again receives Level-4 BBBEE rating
2020-08-05	Breastfeeding best for babies, best for the planet
2020-08-05	Breastfeeding best for babies, best for the planet
2020-08-04	UFS gender studies expert, Dr Nadine Lake, to participate in discussion with Redi Tlhabi about GBV
2020-08-04	UFS gender studies expert, Dr Nadine Lake, to participate in discussion with Redi Tlhabi about GBV
2020-08-04	UFS Reflection Series webinar: The quality of our democracies under COVID-19
2020-08-04	UFS Reflection Series webinar: The quality of our democracies under COVID-19
2020-08-04	A first for art in South Africa
2020-08-04	A first for art in South Africa
2020-08-03	No Silence - A survivor’s story on gender-based violence
2020-08-03	No Silence - A survivor’s story on gender-based violence
2020-08-03	Prof Ivan Turok awarded prestigious Research Chair at the UFS by SARChI
2020-08-03	Prof Ivan Turok awarded prestigious Research Chair at the UFS by SARChI
2020-08-03	First ‘I Am’ Wellness programme cohort shares their experience
2020-08-03	First ‘I Am’ Wellness programme cohort shares their experience

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And the Best Managed Residence is…

2014-10-27

As examinations draw near and the end of the year is around the corner, residences want to know who the best of the best is.

During the 2014 Residence Awards on 22 October, the UFS announced their best managed residences of the year at the Bloemfontein Campus.

Wag-’n-Bietjie walked away with the spoils of the evening, winning both best managed female residence, and best managed residence overall. Armentum claimed the title of best managed male residence, while Sonnedou was named as the best managed day residence.

Further results for overall best managed residences and other categories are as follows:

Best Managed Residence
Male Residences:

Armentum
JBM Hertzog
Karee

Female Residences:

Wag-‘n-Bietjie
Roosmaryn
Soetdoring

Day Residences:

Sonnedou
Imperium
Marjolein

Overall Ranking:

Wag-‘n-Bietjie
Armentum
Roosmaryn

College

South College (Armentum, Emily Hobhouse, Marjolein, NJ vd Merwe, Villa Bravado)
East College (Arista, JBM Hertzog, Kayalami, Roosmaryn, Legatum, Sonnedou)
and North College (Madelief, Tswelopele, Vergeet-my-Nie, Veritas, Welwitschia)
Central College (Akasia, Kagiso, Karee, Soetdoring, Wag-‘n-Bietjie)
and West College (Abraham Fischer, Conlaurês, Imperium, Kestell, Outiniqua)

Environmental Affairs
Male Residences:     JBM Hertzog
Female Residences: Wag-‘n-Bietjie
Day Residences:        Sonnedou
Overall Winner:           Sonnedou

Diversity
Male Residences:                               JBM Hertzog
Female Residences:                          Akasia
Day Residences:                                Arista
Best Improved Male Residence:         Villa Bravado
Best Improved Female Residence:    Kestell
Overall winner:                                    Akasia

Executive Portfolios
Male Residences:                               Tswelopele
Female Residences:                          Wag-‘n-Bietjie
Day Residences:                                Imperium
Best Improved Male Residence:         Tswelopele
Best Improved Female Residence:    Marjolein
Overall Winner:                                   Imperium

Academics
Male Residences:                               Outeniqua
Female Residences:                          Wag-‘n-Bietjie
Day Residences:                                Imperium
Best Improved Male Residence:         Imperium
Best Improved Female Residence:    Marjolein
Overall Winner:                                   Wag-‘n-Bietjie

Finance
Male Residences:                               Armentum
Female Residences:                          Roosmaryn
Day Residences:                                Imperium
Best Improved Male Residence:         Villa Bravado
Best Improved Female Residence:    Kestell
Overall Winner:                                   Armentum

Culture
Male Residences:                               Abraham Fischer
Female Residences:                          Wag-‘n-Bietjie
Day Residences:                                Sonnedou
Best Improved Male Residence:         Armentum
Best Improved Female Residence:    Akasia
Overall Winner:                                   Wag-‘n-Bietjie

Sport
Male Campus and Day Residences:           Armentum
Female Campus and Day Residences:      Wag-‘n-Bietjie
Best Male RC Sport:                           Armentum
Best Female RC Sport:                      Sonnedou

First-Years
Male Residences:                                                       Armentum
Female Residences:                                                  Welwitschia
Day Residences:                                                        Sonnedou
Best Improved Male and Female Residence:            ConLaurês and Outeniqua
Overall Winner:                                                           Armentum

Prime
Male Residences:                               Tswelopele
Female Residences:                          Wag-‘n-Bietjie
Day Residences:                                Arista
Best Improved Male Residence:         Tswelopele
Best Improved Female Residence:    Arista
Overall Winner:                                   Tswelopele

Social
Overall Winner: Karee
Best Improved Residence: Kestell

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