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NJ van der Merwe residence renamed Lehakwe House

03 March 2021 | Story Giselle Baillie | Photo Supplied

NJ van Merwe Read More (1)_web — Residence members who led the project, included: Bohlokwa Rantja, the Residence Prime, and Transformation Committee members Nsuku Mutemela, Ofentse Motlakeng, Phindile Tjale, Madinku Mabala, Mmapopi Motshoso, Karabo Shuping, and Tagane Sekete.

The University of the Free State (UFS) Council approved and adopted Lehakwe House as the new name for the NJ van der Merwe residence on the Bloemfontein Campus. The approval on 26 November 2020 followed a lengthy process of deliberation, consultation, and public engagement that has taken place since November 2019 and is aligned with the UFS Policy on Naming and Renaming. The name-change process was initiated by the Prime and Transformation Committee of the residence, guided by the Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice and supported by a multi-stakeholder committee representative of the residence, the Housing and Residence Affairs Office, the Department of Student Affairs, the Student Representative Council, and alumni.

Lehakwe – a precious gem

Following a lengthy evaluation process of the names submitted through a public voting and recommendation platform in July 2020, ‘Lehakwe’ – a Sesotho word referring to a ‘precious gem’ – emerged as the front runner. As many current and past members of the residence attest, this womxn’s residence has come to occupy a significant space within the hearts and minds of UFS students and the UFS community, given that its spirit has always been closely aligned with the constitutional values of dignity, equality, and freedom and with the human values of ubuntu. In this vein, the new name of ‘Lehakwe’ presents a consolidation of constitutional and university values into the day-to-day thinking, learning, living, and legacy spaces of students, as well as everyone who interacts and engages with the UFS.

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Kovsie Open Day on 9 May 2015

2015-05-04

The UFS will once again be a hive of excitement and activity with the annual Kovsie Open Day presented on Saturday 9 May 2015 on the Bloemfontein Campus.

The Kovsie Open Day, with all its fun and laughter, always reflects to all its visitors the truth of the UFS as an academic institution that inspires excellence and transforms lives.

Don’t miss anything at the Kovsie Open Day! Here is the programme…

09:00 – 10:30: Welcoming by the Vice-Chancellor and Rector, prof Jonathan Jansen
(Callie Human Centre, Marked 19 on the map)

10:30 – 15:00: Visits to the faculties.
First presentation at 11:00
Second presentation at 13:00

10:30 – 15:00: Visit the residence stands and be part of the student festivities in front of the Main Building.
(Marked “K” on the map)

12:00 – 14:00: Meet the Vice-Chancellor and Rector, Prof Jonathan Jansen, in front of the Main Building (Marked “K” on the map)

11:00 – 15:00: UFS Marketing, Accommodation and Administration in H vd Merwe Scholtz Hall
(Marked 18 on the map)
- Please visit us for general university enquiries.
- Submit your application forms here.

11:00 – 15:00: Parents and teachers are invited to enjoy refreshments in H vd Merwe Scholtz Hall
(Marked 18 on the map)

11:00 – 15:00: KovsieGear: Branded Kovsie goodies H vd Merwe Scholtz Hall

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