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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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Name it and claim it

2017-02-16

The first edition of the UFS Student Newsletter also
contains a video that is part of the #StayInformed
campaign. The campaign introduces Kovsies to
some of the UFS communication platforms.
Photo: Supplied

Have you seen the new UFS Student Newsletter? It’s your one-stop interactive source of campus news about your fellow Kovsies, events, announcements, and information.

And guess what? We deliver it to you! Just keep an eye on your ufs4life emails for the electronic publication that will keep you in the loop.

First edition

In first edition, we cover many topics, with something for everyone. Read what first-years on the Qwaqwa Campus say, see how the Shimlas started their Varsity Cup campaign, learn how to make the most of a limited food budget, and find out what Mr Rag is up to.

Get in contact

We want to give you news, tailormade for you. That is why you should help us to name this newsletter. Email your ideas (and how you came up with it) to news@ufs.ac.za and stand a chance to win.

We would love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, campus news tips, and student events to news@ufs.ac.za

Take a look at the first edition here: http://bit.ly/2kIIQWQ; also find it under the newsletter tab on KovsieLife.
Tell us what you think; name the newsletter and your suggestion might be chosen. Send an email to news@ufs.ac.za

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