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03 April 2018
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Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela.
Known to many as the Mother of the Nation, Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela has died at the age of 81 on Monday 2 April 2018. She passed away after a period of illness that saw her in and out of hospital.
In honour of this struggle icon, the University of the Free State will fly its flags half-mast as a symbol of respect.
The university conveys its condolences to the family and friends of the late Ms Madikizela-Mandela.
The contributions made by Mama Winnie in the struggle against apartheid will live on, and the world will treasure her fierce spirit forever.
Rest in peace Mbokodo, Mother of the Nation.
University from the USA visits the UFS
2008-12-05
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A delegation of the Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, United States of America, visited the Main Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein to form partnerships and to discuss a co-operation agreement with the UFS. Here are, from the left: Prof. Driekie Hay, Vice-Rector: Academic Planning at the UFS, Dr Jesse Lutabingwa, Associate Vice-Chancellor: International Education and Development, Appalachian State University, Prof. Teuns Verschoor, Acting Rector of the UFS, and Dr Stan Aeschleman, Vice-Rector: Academic Affairs, Appalachian State University.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs |