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09 September 2021 | Story Lacea Loader

Dr Samantha Potgieter, infectious disease expert at the Universitas Academic Hospital and affiliated Lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of the Free State (UFS), will answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and its affects.  

The webinar will address questions such as the following:

• what vaccination is and how it works
• how vaccines are developed and how we know they are safe and effective
• how the COVID-19 vaccine works and how it can protect you
• the side effects of the vaccine
• the risks vs benefits of the vaccine.

You can also forward questions prior to the webinar to grimbeekl@ufs.ac.za

Date: Friday 10 September 2021
Time: 11:00-12:00
Register for the webinar


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NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) Loans for 2017
2016-09-01

On 1 August 2016, NSFAS central online applications open for students who require financial assistance. 

There are various cycles on which applicants can apply for funding:
• 1st Cycle:      1 August to 30 November– Students entering university for the first time in 2017 including 2016 matriculants.
• 2nd Cycle:     1 September to 30 November – All university students who were not funded by NSFAS in 2016.
• 3rd Cycle:      1 October to 30 November – Students currently funded by DSD and Funza but for who continued funding for 2017 may be at risk.

Students who were funded by NSFAS in 2016 do not need to re-apply for funding for 2017.

Students who wish to apply can visit the NSFAS website (www.NSFAS.org.za) to apply online.

If you encounter any problems while applying please contact NSFAS on 0860 067 327.

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