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UFS flies flag at half-mast in honour of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
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.

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Free State Rugby Union honours Kovsie sport stars
2013-08-30

 

Adéle Niemand, Lindsey Mould, President of the Free State Rugby Union, and Johan Cronjé.
Photo: Supplied by Volksblad
30 August 2013

Former Kovsie athlete, Johan Cronjé, and former Kovsie netball player, Adéle Niemand, were honoured by the Free State Rugby Union (FRU) on Saturday night.

Cronjé was honoured as bronze medalist in the 1 500 m at this year’s world championships in Moscow. Niemand was honoured as Protea netball player and captain of the Free State netball team crowned as champions at the Spar National Netball Championships. Lindsay Mould, president of the FRU, presented the awards to the two Free State sport stars during half-time of the Currie Cup match played between Cheetahs and Sharks on Saturday night.

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