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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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SRC members among proud graduates
2013-04-01
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From left are Tumelo, Jamal-Dean and Chanmari. 23 April 2013 |
Six members of the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Bloemfontein Campus received their degrees during the Autumn Graduation Ceremony. SRC members Jamal-Dean Grootboom (Student Media Council); Chanmari Erasmus (Arts and Culture); Gené McCaskill (Accessibility and Student Support); Thabisile Mgadi (Student Development and Environmental Affairs); Tumelo Moreri (International Students) and Jaco Faul (Rag Community Services Chairperson) received degrees during the four-day ceremony on the Bloemfontein Campus. Chanmari, Gené and Jaco all obtained a BA Drama and Theatre Arts degree. Jamal-Dean received a BA Communication Sciences degree, Tumelo a BSc degree and Thabisile a BCom Accounting degree. |