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| 2024-09-26 |
Book Project at Mangaung Correctional Centre |
| 2024-09-26 |
Book Project at Mangaung Correctional Centre |
| 2024-09-26 |
UFS worm farming project grows to the next level |
| 2024-09-26 |
UFS worm farming project grows to the next level |
| 2024-09-25 |
Boyden Observatory: A Legacy of Astrophysical Discovery and Community Engagement |
| 2024-09-25 |
Boyden Observatory: A Legacy of Astrophysical Discovery and Community Engagement |
| 2024-09-25 |
Prof Louise Cilliers wins the 2024 UJ Translation Prize |
| 2024-09-25 |
Prof Louise Cilliers wins the 2024 UJ Translation Prize |
| 2024-09-25 |
Celebrating diversity: UFS hosts vibrant Multilingual Mokete |
| 2024-09-25 |
Celebrating diversity: UFS hosts vibrant Multilingual Mokete |
| 2024-09-24 |
UFS members form part of change at the 2024 FISU World Forum |
| 2024-09-24 |
UFS members form part of change at the 2024 FISU World Forum |
| 2024-09-24 |
Louzanne Coetzee back in Bloemfontein! |
| 2024-09-24 |
Louzanne Coetzee back in Bloemfontein! |
| 2024-09-20 |
SA plant extracts and zebrafish larvae could hold key to better epilepsy medication |
| 2024-09-20 |
SA plant extracts and zebrafish larvae could hold key to better epilepsy medication |
| 2024-09-20 |
Vincent Mahapa takes home the Dux Award |
| 2024-09-20 |
Vincent Mahapa takes home the Dux Award |
| 2024-09-19 |
GEADO donates sanitary towels to community development initiative |
| 2024-09-19 |
GEADO donates sanitary towels to community development initiative |
| 2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: University Lotto Sculpture Project: Visible but dead |
| 2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: University Lotto Sculpture Project: Visible but dead |
| 2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: Let's not forget overlooked ‘voices’ in celebrating 30 years of democracy |
| 2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: Let's not forget overlooked ‘voices’ in celebrating 30 years of democracy |
| 2024-09-18 |
Your untold story can contribute to broadening our heritage narrative |
| 2024-09-18 |
Your untold story can contribute to broadening our heritage narrative |
| 2024-09-17 |
Local youth trailblazer honoured for outstanding community service |
| 2024-09-17 |
Local youth trailblazer honoured for outstanding community service |
| 2024-09-17 |
UFS Alumna Miné Kleynhans wins SASOL New Signatures Art Competition |
| 2024-09-17 |
UFS Alumna Miné Kleynhans wins SASOL New Signatures Art Competition |
| 2024-09-16 |
UFS postdoctoral fellow hopes participation at international conferences will create research networks |
| 2024-09-16 |
UFS postdoctoral fellow hopes participation at international conferences will create research networks |
| 2024-09-16 |
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: Early diagnosis is crucial, significantly improving survival rates |
| 2024-09-16 |
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: Early diagnosis is crucial, significantly improving survival rates |
| 2024-09-13 |
Notice regarding the nomination and election of two (2) representatives of the Convocation to the University of the Free State (UFS) Council |
| 2024-09-13 |
Notice regarding the nomination and election of two (2) representatives of the Convocation to the University of the Free State (UFS) Council |
| 2024-09-13 |
NRF B3 rating acknowledges Prof Martin Nyaga’s high-quality research |
| 2024-09-13 |
NRF B3 rating acknowledges Prof Martin Nyaga’s high-quality research |
| 2024-09-13 |
Deaf awareness is more than a celebration, it’s a call for action |
| 2024-09-13 |
Deaf awareness is more than a celebration, it’s a call for action |
| 2024-09-12 |
Empowering families for better health: UFS’ innovative approach to maternal and neonatal care |
| 2024-09-12 |
Empowering families for better health: UFS’ innovative approach to maternal and neonatal care |
| 2024-09-12 |
Office for International Affairs attends the 26th annual IEASA Conference |
| 2024-09-12 |
Office for International Affairs attends the 26th annual IEASA Conference |
| 2024-09-11 |
Jagersfontein reclaims its narrative through art and digital storytelling |
| 2024-09-11 |
Jagersfontein reclaims its narrative through art and digital storytelling |
| 2024-09-11 |
Conversing on social justice: a West College initiative |
| 2024-09-11 |
Conversing on social justice: a West College initiative |
| 2024-09-11 |
Vice-Chancellor's Concert 2024: an evening of music, talent, and farewells |
| 2024-09-11 |
Vice-Chancellor's Concert 2024: an evening of music, talent, and farewells |
| 2024-09-11 |
Green Solutions: The Panacea to Global Disease Burden, Prof Anofi Ashafa's inaugural lecture |
| 2024-09-11 |
Green Solutions: The Panacea to Global Disease Burden, Prof Anofi Ashafa's inaugural lecture |
| 2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: More needs to be done |
| 2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: More needs to be done |
| 2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: We simply cannot afford to avoid the conversation anymore |
| 2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: We simply cannot afford to avoid the conversation anymore |
| 2024-09-09 |
UFS sets new benchmark with successful 2024/2025 CSRC elections |
| 2024-09-09 |
UFS sets new benchmark with successful 2024/2025 CSRC elections |
| 2024-09-09 |
Southern African Mountain Conference 2025 returns to UFS |
| 2024-09-09 |
Southern African Mountain Conference 2025 returns to UFS |
| 2024-09-06 |
Louzanne Coetzee wins bronze in record-breaking Paralympic 1 500 m T11 race |
| 2024-09-06 |
Louzanne Coetzee wins bronze in record-breaking Paralympic 1 500 m T11 race |
| 2024-09-05 |
#DeafAwarenessMonth: Advocating for quality education for deaf children |
| 2024-09-05 |
#DeafAwarenessMonth: Advocating for quality education for deaf children |
| 2024-09-04 |
Prof Jeremy Smith at his inaugural lecture: ‘Being Finished is Finished’ |
| 2024-09-04 |
Prof Jeremy Smith at his inaugural lecture: ‘Being Finished is Finished’ |
| 2024-09-03 |
Head of International Scholarships selected for prestigious US International Visitor Leadership Programme |
| 2024-09-03 |
Head of International Scholarships selected for prestigious US International Visitor Leadership Programme |
UFS Alumni honours four
2007-03-12
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Alumni of the University of the Free State (UFS) honoured four former students during a gala event held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Here are, from the left: Messrs Deon Meyer (acclaimed South African suspense novel writer), Zingile Dingani (secretary of Parliament), Prof. Frederick Fourie (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS), Prof. Helena Van Zyl (Director: UFS School of Management) and Mr Corrie van Zyl (assistant coach of the national cricket squad and coach of the Gestetner Diamond Eagles). Messrs Meyer and Dingani received the Cum Laude Award for outstanding service or achievement at local, national or international level, Prof. Van Zyl was awarded the Kovsie Alumni National Management Award for exceptional service to the UFS during 2006 and Mr Van Zyl was awarded the Kovsie Alumnus of the Year 2006 for his outstanding contribution to cricket.
Photo: Stephen Collett |