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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!
Kovsie leads Proteas to African domination
2013-07-01
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Maryka Holtzhausen (left) and Karla Mostert
Photo: Maradine Whitehorn, Volksblad
01 July 2013 |
The University of the Free State (UFS) is proud to boast two netball stars that were part of the Spar Protea team that won the 2013 Africa Netball Championship in Blantyre, Malawi, on Friday 28 June 2013.
Maryka Holtzhausen and Karla Mostert were part of the Protea side who dethroned Malawi in the final of the Africa Championship on Friday, beating their fellow Africans by 54-52, after seven minutes extra time.
Maryka was the captain of the Protea side during the Africa Championship.