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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!
Olihile gets recognition
2009-06-24
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| Photo: Verskaf |
Dr Olihile Sebolai, Manager: Research Capacity Development at the University of the Free State, was named among the Top 300 Young South Africans in a recent issue of the Mail and Guardian newspaper. In the issue the Mail and Guardian sought to highlight the top achieving youths in the country that have made impact in specific fields and continue to shape the future of our country and act as role models. Dr Sebolai was acknowledged for his contribution in the field of education and science.