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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.
Satellite links UFS and ASU
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The University of the Free State (UFS) recently communicated with the Appalachian State University (ASU) in North Carolina in the United States of America by means of a video conference. Various departments and faculties were involved with the communication, culminating in an agreement for future collaboration with the ASU. Opportunities for research and community partner collaboration in the ASU’s international learning programmes were identified. The collaboration also makes provision for reciprocal exchange of staff and students between the UFS and the ASU.
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