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| 2022-03-31 |
Shimlas back at top in Varsity Cup and on course for semi-final |
| 2022-03-31 |
Shimlas back at top in Varsity Cup and on course for semi-final |
| 2022-03-30 |
International Student Welcome Function – Welcome to Mzansi |
| 2022-03-30 |
International Student Welcome Function – Welcome to Mzansi |
| 2022-03-30 |
Collaboration-based partnership receives nod from US Consul General |
| 2022-03-30 |
Collaboration-based partnership receives nod from US Consul General |
| 2022-03-30 |
Students are not 'generation snowflake' or 'vulnerable young people in crisis' |
| 2022-03-30 |
Students are not 'generation snowflake' or 'vulnerable young people in crisis' |
| 2022-03-29 |
Time to Protest against Protests |
| 2022-03-29 |
Time to Protest against Protests |
| 2022-03-29 |
Six years into the Star of Stars competition and it’s only getting brighter |
| 2022-03-29 |
Six years into the Star of Stars competition and it’s only getting brighter |
| 2022-03-29 |
Centre for Graduate Support welcomes students where they ‘belong’ |
| 2022-03-29 |
Centre for Graduate Support welcomes students where they ‘belong’ |
| 2022-03-28 |
Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures wants to lead in socially responsive and relevant digital future |
| 2022-03-28 |
Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures wants to lead in socially responsive and relevant digital future |
| 2022-03-28 |
UFS MAGIC lab, the go-to geological drone imaging group in South Africa |
| 2022-03-28 |
UFS MAGIC lab, the go-to geological drone imaging group in South Africa |
| 2022-03-28 |
UFS impact emphasised by SA Sports Awards |
| 2022-03-28 |
UFS impact emphasised by SA Sports Awards |
| 2022-03-25 |
The impact of cereal killers on food security |
| 2022-03-25 |
The impact of cereal killers on food security |
| 2022-03-25 |
UFS Choirs Entertaining and Uplifting Staff and Students |
| 2022-03-25 |
UFS Choirs Entertaining and Uplifting Staff and Students |
| 2022-03-24 |
Celebrating Human Rights Day in South Africa: A critical perspective |
| 2022-03-24 |
Celebrating Human Rights Day in South Africa: A critical perspective |
| 2022-03-24 |
Human Rights for Some, Not for All |
| 2022-03-24 |
Human Rights for Some, Not for All |
| 2022-03-23 |
The meaning of life with endometriosis |
| 2022-03-23 |
The meaning of life with endometriosis |
| 2022-03-23 |
Implementation at the heart of local government transformation |
| 2022-03-23 |
Implementation at the heart of local government transformation |
| 2022-03-23 |
Clinical trials to confirm plant-based treatment for COVID-19 to start soon |
| 2022-03-23 |
Clinical trials to confirm plant-based treatment for COVID-19 to start soon |
| 2022-03-22 |
Dr Yolandi Swart – developing the next generation of health professionals |
| 2022-03-22 |
Dr Yolandi Swart – developing the next generation of health professionals |
| 2022-03-18 |
UFS alumna Uyleta Nel-Marais takes Mrs Universe SA crown |
| 2022-03-18 |
UFS alumna Uyleta Nel-Marais takes Mrs Universe SA crown |
| 2022-03-18 |
Academic programme on the Qwaqwa Campus to continue online until 25 March 2022 |
| 2022-03-18 |
Academic programme on the Qwaqwa Campus to continue online until 25 March 2022 |
| 2022-03-18 |
UFS returns to in-person ceremonies for April 2022 graduation |
| 2022-03-18 |
UFS returns to in-person ceremonies for April 2022 graduation |
| 2022-03-18 |
Hunger is a violation of children’s rights. An all-of-society response is needed |
| 2022-03-18 |
Hunger is a violation of children’s rights. An all-of-society response is needed |
| 2022-03-18 |
DF Malherbe Memorial Lecture: Children’s verse and nursery rhymes promote language skills |
| 2022-03-18 |
DF Malherbe Memorial Lecture: Children’s verse and nursery rhymes promote language skills |
| 2022-03-17 |
UFS microbiology research accepted for prestigious Infection and Immunity journal |
| 2022-03-17 |
UFS microbiology research accepted for prestigious Infection and Immunity journal |
| 2022-03-17 |
UFS and Cameroon’s University of Yaoundé 1 collaborate on zoonotic disease research |
| 2022-03-17 |
UFS and Cameroon’s University of Yaoundé 1 collaborate on zoonotic disease research |
| 2022-03-16 |
Drone awareness training pilot on UFS South Campus |
| 2022-03-16 |
Drone awareness training pilot on UFS South Campus |
| 2022-03-16 |
Two-year ground-breaking partnership for Southern African mountain regions |
| 2022-03-16 |
Two-year ground-breaking partnership for Southern African mountain regions |
| 2022-03-16 |
Southern African Mountain Conference a collective voice for sustainable development |
| 2022-03-16 |
Southern African Mountain Conference a collective voice for sustainable development |
| 2022-03-16 |
Crop Research Platform established to promote all crop-related research |
| 2022-03-16 |
Crop Research Platform established to promote all crop-related research |
| 2022-03-15 |
CGAS co-hosts national online think tank on Pan-Africanist futures |
| 2022-03-15 |
CGAS co-hosts national online think tank on Pan-Africanist futures |
| 2022-03-15 |
Inaugural Lecture of Prof Ulrike Kistner: Public Law |
| 2022-03-15 |
Inaugural Lecture of Prof Ulrike Kistner: Public Law |
| 2022-03-14 |
Incident of violent criminal acts on the UFS Qwaqwa Campus on 14 March 2022 |
| 2022-03-14 |
Incident of violent criminal acts on the UFS Qwaqwa Campus on 14 March 2022 |
| 2022-03-11 |
Afromontane Research Unit to host first-ever Southern African mountain conference |
| 2022-03-11 |
Afromontane Research Unit to host first-ever Southern African mountain conference |
| 2022-03-11 |
Cry “Havoc!”, and let slip the dogs of war |
| 2022-03-11 |
Cry “Havoc!”, and let slip the dogs of war |
| 2022-03-10 |
A convulsing state: the opportunities inherent in social movements, including Operation Dudula |
| 2022-03-10 |
A convulsing state: the opportunities inherent in social movements, including Operation Dudula |
| 2022-03-10 |
Pioneering UFS work allows athletics coaches to study online |
| 2022-03-10 |
Pioneering UFS work allows athletics coaches to study online |
| 2022-03-10 |
Fighting Food Insecurity at the University of the Free State |
| 2022-03-10 |
Fighting Food Insecurity at the University of the Free State |
| 2022-03-10 |
The Importance of the Secure the Grad Initiative |
| 2022-03-10 |
The Importance of the Secure the Grad Initiative |
| 2022-03-10 |
Prof Abiodun Ogundeji appointed as Director: Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa |
| 2022-03-10 |
Prof Abiodun Ogundeji appointed as Director: Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa |
| 2022-03-09 |
World Kidney Day - Bridging the knowledge gap and raising awareness |
| 2022-03-09 |
World Kidney Day - Bridging the knowledge gap and raising awareness |
| 2022-03-09 |
UFS Department of Economics and Finance receives prestigious CFA accreditation |
| 2022-03-09 |
UFS Department of Economics and Finance receives prestigious CFA accreditation |
| 2022-03-09 |
National multiplication training on internationalisation in South Africa |
| 2022-03-09 |
National multiplication training on internationalisation in South Africa |
| 2022-03-08 |
Prof Abdon Atangana, South Africa’s top-ranked scientist in Mathematics |
| 2022-03-08 |
Prof Abdon Atangana, South Africa’s top-ranked scientist in Mathematics |
| 2022-03-07 |
Opinion: The economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis |
| 2022-03-07 |
Opinion: The economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis |
| 2022-03-07 |
Jaco Jacobs to deliver 35th DF Malherbe Memorial Lecture |
| 2022-03-07 |
Jaco Jacobs to deliver 35th DF Malherbe Memorial Lecture |
| 2022-03-07 |
Academic programme on UFS campuses to resume face-to-face classes on 14 March 2022 |
| 2022-03-07 |
Academic programme on UFS campuses to resume face-to-face classes on 14 March 2022 |
| 2022-03-03 |
UFS partners with The Conversation Africa |
| 2022-03-03 |
UFS partners with The Conversation Africa |
| 2022-03-03 |
UFS Centre for Labour Law celebrates 2020/2021 students |
| 2022-03-03 |
UFS Centre for Labour Law celebrates 2020/2021 students |
| 2022-03-02 |
UFS welcomes new Director for Academy for Multilingualism |
| 2022-03-02 |
UFS welcomes new Director for Academy for Multilingualism |
| 2022-03-02 |
Billions of litres of raw sewage in rivers and dams a national security issue |
| 2022-03-02 |
Billions of litres of raw sewage in rivers and dams a national security issue |
| 2022-03-01 |
Budget 2022 hits many of the right notes, but … |
| 2022-03-01 |
Budget 2022 hits many of the right notes, but … |
| 2022-03-01 |
The Long Journey Back to Campus |
| 2022-03-01 |
The Long Journey Back to Campus |
| 2022-03-01 |
Be part of UFS alumni community in 2022 |
| 2022-03-01 |
Be part of UFS alumni community in 2022 |
| 2022-03-01 |
UFS appreciates staff dedication through iRecognise |
| 2022-03-01 |
UFS appreciates staff dedication through iRecognise |
Government to benefit from training of interpreters
2009-03-31
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Pictured, from the left, are: Prof Theo du Plessis (Director: Unit for Language Management, UFS), Ms Mokone Nthongoa (HOD: Sport, FS Department of Sport, Arts and Culture), Mr Khotso Sesele (MEC: FS Department of Sport, Arts and Culture) and Prof Engela Pretorius (Vice Dean: Faculty of the Humanities, UFS).
Photo: Mangaliso Radebe |
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Government to benefit from training of interpreters
The fourth phase of a project to train eight conference interpreters and 30 community interpreters to assist government departments at service delivery points in the Free State was launched this week.
The project is part of the Multilingualism Information Development Programme which brings together the Free State provincial government, the Province of Antwerp and the University of Antwerp in Belgium and the University of the Free State (UFS).
Speaking at the launch of the fourth phase of the project, the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture in the Free State, Mr Khotso Sesele, said: “The fact that we have been through the first three stages of this project, and are now launching its fourth phase, is indicative of the magnificent progress that has been made. This is a sign that through partnerships we can achieve more.”
The MIDP IV consists of two pillars, namely a practical and a research component. Its aim is to generate interpreting capacity within the provincial Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. The focus is on training an interpreting team over three years which can be employed within a governmental context at various service points.
“As we approach the 2009 FIFA Confederation Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournaments, it will be important for our communities to be able to interact with millions of foreign nationals who will be in our country from different world destinations during and beyond these two important soccer events,” said the MEC.
“The focus on interpreter training by this fourth phase of MIDP is thus an important factor in ensuring better communication during and beyond these important soccer spectacles that will take place in our country.”
The focus of the first three phases of the MIDP was on the main official languages of the province. This fourth phase, which started in 2008, will run until 2010 and its focus is on the Xhariep District Municipality.
“The provision of interpreting services and its further extension to district municipalities will provide the necessary interpreting skills to our communities that will enhance better interaction amongst ourselves,” said Mr Sesele.
He said the fact that indigenous languages have been “elevated from their marginalised status to being languages of business and commerce” is an important milestone that must be cherished.
This fourth phase of MIDP will also incorporate sign language as part of its focus on interpreting services.
“In our quest to ensure a multilingual dispensation in our province, we need not neglect to remember people with disabilities,” he said. “This is a matter of principle that does not require debate.”
“We should thus ensure the realisation of the goal of MIDP IV which is to ensure smooth communication interaction within the wider public, including the deaf community.”
“This is a wonderful project,” said Ms Mathabo Monaheng, one of the students in the MIDP. “As a sign language interpreter trainee this project will empower me with the necessary skills to be able to make a meaningful contribution to the deaf community in terms of communication.”
The MIDP is funded by the Province of Antwerp and successfully implemented by the Unit for Language Management at the UFS.
Media Release
Issued by: Mangaliso Radebe
Assistant Director: Media Liaison
Tel: 051 401 2828
Cell: 078 460 3320
E-mail: radebemt.stg@ufs.ac.za
31 March 2009 |