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13 December 2019
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Story Valentino Ndaba
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Photo iStock
Safety comes first, fun festive second.
Safety never takes a holiday. The University of the Free State’s Department of Protection Services wishes the Kovsie community happy and safe holidays.
Heed these tips when travelling, away on holiday or in the street.
- Be aware of your surroundings and any suspicious-looking persons or behaviour (especially in queues);
- Report any suspicious behaviour or activity to the central security on-site or the South African Police Services;
- Be alert when leaving shopping centres. Should you suspect that you are being followed, drive to the nearest police station;
- Jamming devices are frequently used by criminals, so ensure that your vehicle is locked by physically checking it before leaving;
- All valuables must be safely stowed away in the boot or under the seats in order to avoid smash and grab incidents;
- Do not leave your handbags or valuables unattended while shopping; and
- Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s licence with you.Happy holidays! Enter 2020 safe and secure!
Happy holidays! Enter 2020 safe and secure!
UFS increases first-year merit bursaries
2017-08-07
The University of the Free State (UFS) has increased its academic merit bursaries for first-year students in 2018. This bursary offer is subject to prospective students meeting the requirements of their programme of study and being registered at the UFS.
For prospective students who have worked hard this year and who maintain or improve their school results in the final matric examination, an appropriate merit bursary will be paid towards their tuition fees when they register in 2018.
Over the past three years, a total of more than 3 400 top-achieving matriculants were rewarded for their excellent academic prowess, and the UFS looks forward to welcoming many more academically deserving students in coming years.
For more prospective student information, visit the prospective student webpage or contact +27 51 401 9666. Terms and conditions apply.
| AP Score | Bursary value |
| 35-37 | R6 000 |
| 38-40 | R10 000 |
| 41-43 | R15 000 |
| 44+ | R20 000 |
Released by:
Lacea Loader (Director: Communication and Brand Management)
Telephone: +27 51 401 2584 | +27 83 645 2454
Email: news@ufs.ac.za | loaderl@ufs.ac.za
Fax: +27 51 444 6393