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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.

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Department congratulates staff with their degrees
2007-05-13

The Department of Afro-asiatic Studies, Sign Language and Language Practice at the University of the Free State (UFS) held a function where staff were congratulated with obtaining their degrees during the recent autumn graduation ceremony held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. From the left, are: Ms Charity Morrison, who obtained a B.Sc. degree in Human and Social Dynamics, Ms Nikiwe Matebula, who obtained a masters degree in Language Practice (Language Management), Prof. Jackie Naudé (Departmental Chairperson) and Ms Annéli Machin , who obtained the degree B.Th. with distinction. Ms Machin was also awarded the dean's medal for the best baccalaureus degree student in the Faculty of Theology.
Photo: Lacea Loader
 

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