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13 December 2019
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Story Valentino Ndaba
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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 Alumni honours alumni
2008-05-21
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Kovsie Alumni recently honoured its alumni for 2007 during a gala dinner held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Juan Smith, member of the victorious World Cup Springbok team and captain of the 2007 Vodacom Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup winners, received the 2007 Kovsie Alumnus of the Year award. Dr Sherylle Calder and Dr Derick Coetzee both received the Kovsie Alumni Cum Laude Award for their role in the preparation and conditioning of the World Cup Springbok team. Prof. André Claassen was honoured with a Cum Laude Award for his contribution in the advancement of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Here are, from the left: Dr Coetzee, Dr Calder, Smith, and Prof. Claassen.
Photo: Stephen Collett |