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Oral submissions regarding the review of the position of the MT Steyn statue

16 August 2018

A public participation process regarding the review of the MT Steyn statue’s position in front of the Main Building on the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) is currently underway.

The process specifically addresses the removal, relocation, reinterpretation, and retaining of the statue and is part of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) required by the Free State Provincial Heritage Resource Authority (FSPHRA).

The review process includes opportunities for members of the university community and the public to make oral submissions regarding the position of the statue at the following venues:

South Campus:

22 August 2018
14:00 to 16:00
Ukubizana Hall

Bloemfontein Campus:

23 August 2018
11:00 to 13:00
18:00 to 20:00
Centenary Complex

Qwaqwa Campus:

29 August 2018
11:00 to 13:00
Rolihlahla Mandela Hall

More information about the HIA is available here.

Comments about the position of the statue can be sent to news@ufs.ac.za

The public participation process will end on 9 September 2018.

More articles:

8 July 2018: Statement: Public participation process regarding MT Steyn statue resumes
30 May 2018: Future of MT Steyn statue discussed during Faculty of The Humanities panel
29 May 2018: Africa Day Memorial Lecture explores future of statues
23 April 2018: Decision of FSPHRA regarding possible covering of the MT Steyn statue
13 April 2018: Submissions received regarding the covering of the MT Steyn statue
9 April 2018: Call for submissions for covering of the MT Steyn statue: Deadline extended to 11 April 2018
August 2016: Call for campus review and participation into renaming and renewal of statues, signs, and symbols on UFS campuses
April 2015: Discourse on statues and symbols puts transformation questions in the spotlight

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Odeion: Staff Events in November

2008-10-15

Sunday, 9 November 2008
Christmas Concert Picnic
Odeion Amphi Theatre
18:00

You are cordially invited to the Christmas Concert Picnic presented by students of the Department of Music. Bring your picnic basket and be part of Christmas sing alongs and music.

Admission is free! Invite your friends and family with and enjoy carols by candlelight under the stars!

For more information, contact Ninette Pretorius (051 – 401 2504).

Department of Music - Public Examination Recitals.

The Department of Music presents Public Examination Recitals in the form of concerts in the Odeion. You are cordially invited to these free events.

Admission to all concerts are free : Book your free ticket at Ninette Pretorius (051 – 401 2504).

Monday, 10 November 2008
19:30 - Chester Meyer (B.Mus.Hons. – Choral Directing)
with
Primary School Jim Fouché Choir
Aurum Men’s Choir
UFS Choir
Accompanists: Joanita Erasmus, Jo-retha Smit & Hans Potgieter

Programme:
Works by Bach, Eben, Temmingh, Lightfoot, Britz and Orff, amongs others, will be performed, including two arrangements by Corné van Pletzen and Chester Meyer.

Tuesday, 11 November 2008
18:00 - Braam van Tonder (B.Mus. – Trumpet)
with
Petro Engelbrecht (piano)

Programme:
Torelli – Sinfonia con tromba
Hummel – Trumpet concerto in E-flat major
Addison – Trumpet concerto
Hindemith – Sonata in B-flat major for trumpet and piano
Arban – Variations sur Norma von Bellini

Tuesday, 11 November 2008
19:30
- Andrea Hobson (B.Mus.Hons. – Euphonium)
with
Petro Engelbrecht (piano)

Programme:
Barat - Fantaisie in E flat
Horovitz - Euphonium concerto (Moderato & Adagio)
De Faye - Deux Danses (Danse Sacreé & Danse Profane)
Hidas - Euphoniada
Jacob - Fantasia
Goedicke - Concert Etude

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