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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.
US educational expert visits UFS
2006-08-07
Dr Benjamin Quillian, senior vice-president: business and operations at the American Council of Education (ACE), visited the University of the Free State (UFS). Dr Quillian is an expert in the areas of strategic planning and budgeting and revenue generation in higher education. Before joining the ACE, Dr Quillian was associated to the California State University-Fresno.
During his meeting with the UFS management were from the left: Dr Ezekiel Moraka (Vice-Rector: Student Affairs at the UFS), Prof Magda Fourie (Vice-Rector: Academic Planning at the UFS) and Dr Quillian.