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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!
Young scientists learn more about what the UFS can offer them
2008-09-15
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Young science lovers recently gathered in Sasolburg for the annual Sasol TechnoX. The exhibition of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) captured the learners’ attention through an interactive representation of the application fields of science. Delegates from the Departments of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Zoology and Entomology as well as UFS Marketing stood ready to answer the questions of the 20 832 learners who attended the event. Picture here is Theo Viljoen, MSc student in Forensic Entomology at the UFS, sharing interesting facts regarding insects with learners.
Photo: Supplied
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