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09 August 2020 | Story Leonie Bolleurs

Every year on 9 August, South Africa commemorates the 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria against pass laws in 1956. 

Today, the University of the Free State celebrates its scientists, sports stars, surgeons, and so many more of its women where they not only add value to society in their professions, but also contribute to better the lives of others.

Wherever you find yourself as a woman today – in the support services, in management, as a service worker, as a student, as an alumna, a donor, or a business partner – the UFS shines a spotlight on you as women who are making a positive impact on a daily basis.

Happy Women’s Day!

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane Goodall

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#FaceOfFacebook 2015/2016
2015-04-13

Vote for your favourite before 16 April at 16:00

Kovsies #FaceOfFacebook was born from the need to communicate with students, and thus become a virtual friend. Yearly auditions are held to choose the new face representing the UFS on Facebook. The successful candidate holds the title of #FaceOfFacebook for the next 12 months, attending events, and filming short video clips to post on our Facebook page.

Here are our top six:

  1. Cayley Ann Butcher (http://on.fb.me/1CNKzLj)
  2. Nompumelelo Maseko (http://on.fb.me/1NwWMPD)
  3. Thandiwe Nku (http://on.fb.me/1z9AwiW)
  4. Tshepiso Nkosi (http://on.fb.me/1FNEK4F)
  5. Liteboho Bohloa (DJ Heavy D) (http://on.fb.me/1FBJJ62)
  6. Reabetswe Mokone (http://on.fb.me/1NwW2tP)

The next phase of our #FaceOfFacebook auditions involves you. Go to the UFS Facebook page to view the videos of our Top Six contestants, and like your favourite. Each like will count as a vote.
And, in the words of one of our contestants: "Do the right thing; tell a friend to tell a friend that Kovsies' #FaceOfFacebook is on again."

Deadline for voting is 16 April 2015 at 16:00.

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