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19 September 2018 Photo Malia Maranyane
Student Affairs host future UFS leaders during leadership conference
2018/2019 student leaders gather in the EBW Auditorium for the annual Leadership Conference
Newly elected 2018/2019 Kovsie student leaders, comprising the Student Representative Council (SRC), Residence Councils (RC), and Residence Assistants (RA), gathered in the EBW Auditorium for training during the annual Student Leadership Conference. This year’s conference was also privileged to be joined by the South Campus SRC members.

The Director: Student Affairs, Dr WP Wahl, kicked off the programme with a session highlighting the importance of creating value-driven communities. Pulane Malefane, Assistant Director: Residence Life, spoke about student leaders fulfilling their roles and responsibilities as RC and RA representatives.

The Dean of Student Affairs, Pura Mgolombane, delivered a presentation based on The Role of Student Leadership as Aligned to the Student Affairs Strategic Plan, Pedagogies and Policies. Students also enjoyed an inspirational talk about Lessons in Leadership: What Leadership Taught Me presented by UFS Council member, David Abbey. 

 
The conference concluded with a delightful dinner and networking session for Kovsie’s future leaders.

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Top matriculants for Kovsies
2011-10-11

 
Estie Brits

Estie Brits, Head Girl (academics) of Kempton Park Secondary School, was nominated as Volksblad and the University of the Free State’s Matriculant of the Year at a prestigious event on Saturday, 1 October 2011. She and thirteen other finalists walked away with tons of prizes at the event, which was hosted on the UFS Campus. Estie, who will be studying education at the UFS next year, won prizes to the value of R100 000.

“Finish quickly in Kempton Park, we want you in Bloemfontein,” Karien Jordaan, the master of ceremonies, told Estie, who also won the prize for best personal achievement. The competition, which is currently in its 31st year, honours matriculants who excel in academic, leadership, cultural and sports activities.

Estie, a top academic achiever, participated in the Africa Junior Athletics Games and represented the country in athletics and cross-country.
 

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