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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.
UFS host Springbok Rugby Team practice camp
2006-06-05
The Springbok Rugby Team was evaluated by the University of the Free State's (UFS) Sport Science Centre during their recent practice camp in Bloemfontein. They also used the university's Shimla Park for practice sessions. During one of these sessions were from the left: Jean de Villiers, Butch James and John Smith (captain); back: Os du Randt, Prof Frederick Fourie (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS), Dr Derick Coetzee (head of the conditioning team and senior lecturer in Human Movement Science at the UFS) and Mr James Letuka (Director of KovsieSport).
