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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 helps to honour community service workers from Heidedal
2008-11-19
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 The Chief Directorate Community Service from the University of the Free State (UFS) presented the Heidedaller van die Jaar project in co-operation with Volksblad. The aim of the project was to honour community-service workers from Heidedal for their selfless work in the community.
The winners were honoured at a gala event. Ms Angelique Tarentaal was named Heidedaller of the Year. Ms Jeanine Nothnagel, (photo) Community Service coordinator from the Faculty of the Humanities, represented the UFS in the project.
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