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13 December 2019 | Story Valentino Ndaba | Photo iStock
safety, road safety
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!

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UFS Rector receives first copy of Christ Embassy Church publication
2009-09-29

 

Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS) recently received a copy of the book Rhapsody of realities. This daily devotional book was handed to him by Gladys Mofokeng. Gladys is a second-year student in Corporate Communications at the UFS and also a member of the Christ Embassy church.

As part of the Reach out SA 2009 Campaign, this church is running an initiative aimed at nation building by reaching and touching the soul of the nation. Two million free copies of this publication will be distributed. Prof. Jansen was the first to receive a copy of Rhapsody of realities on the Main Campus of the UFS. The publication was also distributed to students at the Thakaneng Bridge and the residences on the Main Campus.

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