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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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Rugby results - Kovsies
2006-03-07
Kovsies, rugby clubs played matches against the University of Johannesburg on 25 February 2006 and against University of Pretoria on 4 March 2006. The scores were as follows:
Kovsies vs University of Johannesburg (25 February 2006)
U/ 19 lost 0-8;
U/21 won 24-23;
Ritsims lost 13-23;
Colts won 5-3;
Irawas won 11-9;
Shimlas lost 22-27
Kovsies vs Tukkies (4 March 2006)
U/19: drew 21-21;
U/21: won 29-28;
Ritsims: won 42-5;
Irawas: lost 10-18;
Shimlas: won 37-22.