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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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Three from Education receive bursaries
2007-05-31

 

The South African Teachers Union (SATU) and the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (FEDSAS) have awarded three bursaries to the value of R4 000 each to the top students in the School of Education. At the ceremony were, from the left, front: Ms Erika Machts (First-year education student), Ms Samantha Kleinhans (First-year education student), Ms Leanie Muller(Third-year education student); back: Mr Marius van Rensburg (Chairperson of FEDSAS), Mr Daan Potgieter (Chairperson of SATU) and Prof. Gawie du Toit (Department of Curriculum Studies at the UFS).

 

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