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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.
Kimberley attorney is best master’s student in environmental management
2012-07-23
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| Sharing the big moment. From the left are Anton Roodt and Dr Charl de Witt. |
During our Winter Graduation, Dr Charl de Witt received the Roodt Architects Award for the Best Master’s Student in Environmental Management for 2011. Dr De Witt is an attorney and environmental consultant in Kimberley and did his master’s degree at the Centre for Environmental Management at the university. Anton Roodt from Roodt Architects handed the prize to Dr De Witt. Roodt Architects is one of the leading architectural firms in Bloemfontein and was involved in various architectural designs at the university.
Riana Janse van Rensburg received the award for the best mini-dissertation in Environmental Management for 2011.
– Sanet Neethling