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19 May 2021
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Story Dr Nitha Ramnath
The University of the Free State (UFS), Standard Bank, and the
Mangaung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) are pleased to invite you to a special lunchtime webinar with
Mr Allon Raiz, CEO of
Raizcorp, one of South Africa’s most successful business incubators.
The COVID-19 crisis has affected the operations, cash flow, and debt positions of most businesses, often threatening the sustainability and even the survival of businesses.
Join us for a discussion on how to think about business models that will ensure the survival and even the growth of business in the time of COVID-19.
Date: Thursday, 10 June 2021
Topic: Resilience and business in the time of COVID-19
Time: 12:00-13:30
Platform: Zoom
RSVP to:
Alicia Pienaar
by 7 June 2021
Offender learners get unique opportunity
2016-08-02
Subashini Moodley, Regional Commissioner Northern Cape
and Free State.
Photo: Rulanzen Martin
Nelson Mandela spoke of education as the tool of liberation. Kamogelo Dithebe, Chairperson of the Postgraduate Student Council (PGSC), opened the PGSC’s Mandela Day Project with these striking words.
The PGSC at the University of the Free State (UFS) hosted the Tswelopele Correctional Service Centre Career Day for their annual Mandela Day project on the Bloemfontein Campus on 27 July 2016. Grade 11 and 12 learner offenders from the Kimberley-based centre were given a tour of the campus.
Visitors empowered with knowledge
Subashini Moodley, Free State and Northern Cape Regional Commissioner, said: “It is really a privilege to be here today. It is not every day you see a Correctional Centre roaming around campus.” She thanked the postgraduate council for making the opportunity possible, as it was the first open day for the offender-learners in collaboration with the PGSC.
She told the offender-learners that they were privileged to be given the opportunity as many learners in a normal school environment often come to university not knowing what to expect or what to study. She said they should empower themselves with knowledge as they met with the different faculties.
Tour encourages and change lives
Mthulisi Zandile, a Grade 12 offender learner, was very excited to learn about the career options available after completing a university degree. “It means a lot to us as it will further our education, and bring change in our life, as this will show me the right route to pass matric with flying colours,” said Mthulisi.