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2019-05-31	The Future Is Here: Download the KovsieApp
2019-05-31	The Future Is Here: Download the KovsieApp
2019-05-30	#AfricaDay Memorial Lecture: African identity rooted in Ubuntu
2019-05-30	#AfricaDay Memorial Lecture: African identity rooted in Ubuntu
2019-05-30	Housing and Residence Affairs promotes quality accommodation for students
2019-05-30	Housing and Residence Affairs promotes quality accommodation for students
2019-05-29	Prof Francis Petersen addresses the National Press Club
2019-05-29	Prof Francis Petersen addresses the National Press Club
2019-05-29	Three Kovsies off to Netball World Cup
2019-05-29	Three Kovsies off to Netball World Cup
2019-05-29	Epistemic justice is crucial for a sustainable democratic future
2019-05-29	Epistemic justice is crucial for a sustainable democratic future
2019-05-29	‘Courts must embrace 4IR’, says Judge President Musi
2019-05-29	‘Courts must embrace 4IR’, says Judge President Musi
2019-05-28	Steady on the stress: Tips for fighting exam anxiety
2019-05-28	Steady on the stress: Tips for fighting exam anxiety
2019-05-28	Students pay it forward with meals this Africa Month
2019-05-28	Students pay it forward with meals this Africa Month
2019-05-28	Kovsie’s Siphila Dlamini leads 15th Southern Africa Scout Youth Forum
2019-05-28	Kovsie’s Siphila Dlamini leads 15th Southern Africa Scout Youth Forum
2019-05-28	Reflecting on the past, present, and future of Africa
2019-05-28	Reflecting on the past, present, and future of Africa
2019-05-27	Communique from the Rector and Vice-Chancellor to the University Community
2019-05-27	Communique from the Rector and Vice-Chancellor to the University Community
2019-05-24	Investigative journalism at the forefront at #GangsterState discussion
2019-05-24	Investigative journalism at the forefront at #GangsterState discussion
2019-06-03	2019 June graduations to honour master’s and doctoral degrees
2019-06-03	2019 June graduations to honour master’s and doctoral degrees
2019-05-21	UFS struts academic excellence at 2019 Open Day
2019-05-21	UFS struts academic excellence at 2019 Open Day
2019-05-21	Graduates told to uphold honourable character
2019-05-21	Graduates told to uphold honourable character
2019-05-21	Digital Storytelling Lab: Where stories and technology meet
2019-05-21	Digital Storytelling Lab: Where stories and technology meet
2019-05-17	Agribusiness Transformation Programme, empowering black emerging farmers
2019-05-17	Agribusiness Transformation Programme, empowering black emerging farmers
2019-05-14	Qwaqwa Campus is ready for graduations
2019-05-14	Qwaqwa Campus is ready for graduations
2019-05-13	Absa supports UFS students through to graduation
2019-05-13	Absa supports UFS students through to graduation
2019-05-13	Global body re-affirms UFS lab’s vaccine testing status
2019-05-13	Global body re-affirms UFS lab’s vaccine testing status
2019-05-13	Your future is here; this is the place to be, future Kovsies are told
2019-05-13	Your future is here; this is the place to be, future Kovsies are told
2019-05-09	More success for netballers in different competition?
2019-05-09	More success for netballers in different competition?
2019-05-07	UFS prioritises student well-being through Social Support Unit
2019-05-07	UFS prioritises student well-being through Social Support Unit
2019-05-07	Crime dialogue elicits commitment to ensure tighter security
2019-05-07	Crime dialogue elicits commitment to ensure tighter security
2019-05-06	Africa Month to unpack pressing topics following elections
2019-05-06	Africa Month to unpack pressing topics following elections
2019-05-06	Kovsie Advice: Exam edition is out
2019-05-06	Kovsie Advice: Exam edition is out
2019-05-06	Mr Nikile Ntsababa appointed as Registrar of the UFS
2019-05-06	Mr Nikile Ntsababa appointed as Registrar of the UFS
2019-05-06	The Youth Vote: Political Patronising Must Fall
2019-05-06	The Youth Vote: Political Patronising Must Fall
2019-05-03	Wheelchair donation allows David to pursue his athletic dream
2019-05-03	Wheelchair donation allows David to pursue his athletic dream
2019-05-03	Long jumper Lynique dreams big
2019-05-03	Long jumper Lynique dreams big
2019-05-03	Hockey coach excited about team’s chances
2019-05-03	Hockey coach excited about team’s chances
2019-05-02	UFS Debate Society win Jozi Rumble again!
2019-05-02	UFS Debate Society win Jozi Rumble again!

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Inter-religion Forum established at UFS

2010-05-28

Persons who attended the founding meeting are, from the left, front: Mr Sunil Poken (representative from the Hindu religion), Ms Ria Paz (Jewish religion), Mr Ronnie Rosen (Jewish religion); back: Rev. Nic Schmidt (Christian), Mr Misaac Davids (Bah'ai religion), Mr Douglas Henney (Bah'ai religion), Rev. Maniraj Sukdaven (Christian religion), and Mr Kebra Melkitsedek (Rastafarian religion).

An Inter-religion Forum (IRF) was established by Rev. Manirjaj Sukdaven, Head of the Department Religion Studies at the University of the Free State (UFS). Representatives from different religions were invited to the founding meeting of the IRF. Religions that showed interest to become involved in the IRF include, amongst others, Ba’hai, Rastafarians, Jews, Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists en New Age followers. The IRF will, amongst others, assist in the compilation of course material about different religions. The forum has also arranged a series of meetings where representatives of different religions discussed the question, “Why am I here?” This is the first forum of this nature at a tertiary institution in South Africa.

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