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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.
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Shimlas triumph over NMMU in their second ENB Varsity Cup match
2010-02-15
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The winning team with Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS.
Photo: Gerhard Louw |
The Shimlas of the University of the Free State (UFS) this week played their second match in the FNB Varsity Cup, which is presented by Steinhoff International. They triumphed over the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) with 54-5 on their home ground.
During their first match in the Varsity Cup series they played to a draw with 30 each against the University of Cape Town.
Tonight, 15 February 2010 Shimlas will play against their arch-enemy, the Pukke. This match which will take place on the Fanie du Toit Stadium will be broadcasted on SuperSport. |