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Call for contributions: 2020 International Cultural Diversity Festival

09 September 2020 | Story Nitha Ramnath | Photo istock

On 24 September 2020, South Africa will be celebrating Heritage Day. For the 25th anniversary of this celebration, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions in the wider context of a country that belongs to all its people. Dr Chitja Twala, Vice Dean: Faculty of Humanities at the UFS, alludes: “The importance of the day is that we must celebrate who we are and learn from each other.” The University of the Free State (UFS) has a long tradition of commemorating Heritage Day and the ideas underpinning it. One way in which the UFS celebrates and recognises the tapestry of its diverse cultures represented on its campuses is through its International Cultural Diversity Festival hosted by the Office for International Affairs.

Pursuant to the tremendous challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic globally, this year, the International Cultural Diversity Festival will be celebrated in a virtual format. Even during this uncertain time, it is important to find time to celebrate our uniqueness and to appreciate one another’s heritage and culture in the spirit of our humanity.

For the 2020 Heritage month celebrations, let us share elements about ourselves that make us proud of who we are! Since the International Cultural Diversity Festival will be celebrated virtually, a call is hereby extended for all to share their unique experiences with us, such as that family recipe that only your grandma could make; or a song that only your mum could sing so well; that traditional regalia you got for your uncle’s wedding; or the tale that your grandfather shared with you every time you visited.

Contributions can take the format of recorded performing arts performances (e.g. a play, music or poetry reading), virtual visual art presentations, and written poetry or lyrics. Articles in the form of thought and opinion pieces and topical academic writings, which can also be published in mainstream media, are also invited. These should comprise a maximum of 1 200 words.

Please e-mail your contributions to Bulelwa Moikwatlhai at MaloB@ufs.ac.za by Friday 18 September 2020.

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UFS law alumni presents gala dinner

2004-11-05

The Law Alumni of the University of the Free State (UFS) will present a gala dinner on Wednesday 17 November 2004 in honor of the Appeal Court and the Free State Supreme Court.

According to the chairperson of the Law Alumni, Mr Nico Botha, the function will be attended by more than 200 guests from across the country. The main speaker is Mr Pius Langa, acting Chief Justice.

“Through the years the Faculty of Law at the UFS has produced students who have made their mark – not only in the law profession – but also in the trade and industry. In the same sense there are former Kovsies who have even advanced to the Appeal Court and who have produced leading sentences which have contributed to the development of the common law,” said Prof Johan Henning, Dean of the Faculty.

According to Prof Henning the Faculty of Law aims to present students with practical education. To bring this about, close links are maintained with members of the judicial bench and other practitioners – some of whom have been appointed as honorary or extraordinary professors. These professors are obliged to present lectures from time to time and act as a promotor or moderator for postgraduate students.

“It is a priviledge for this Faculty to be involved with the dinner, which forms part of the UFS’s centenary celebrations. The dinner is presented in honor of all members of the different judicial benches – whether they are former Kovsies or not,” said Prof Henning.

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Issued by: Lacea Loader
Media Representative
Tel: (051) 401-2584
Cell: 083 645 2454
E-mail: loaderl.stg@mail.uovs.ac.za
5 November 2004

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