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03 September 2021 | Story Dr Nitha Ramnath
Prof Bonang Mohale.


The executive management of the University of the Free State (UFS) and the university community extend heartfelt congratulations to Prof Bonang Mohale on his appointment as President of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). 

“Prof Mohale’s extensive expertise and experience in leadership roles, contributions to the growth of many multinational companies, and involvement in education and the business sector, will undoubtedly strengthen the ties between various sectors and civil society, and further contribute to the stabilisation and growth of South Africa,” said Prof Francis Petersen, UFS Rector and Vice-Chancellor, in his congratulatory letter to Prof Mohale. 

BUSA’s role in influencing policy and legislative development for inclusive growth and employment, and in building an enabling environment for the creation of a vibrant, diverse, and globally competitive economy that harnesses the economic and human potential in South Africa, is well documented. This potential resides in our higher education institutions in the form of our students, future graduates, and graduates who are the building blocks for the development of South Africa. 

At a time when our country is facing a social and economic crisis, we are confident that BUSA will consider the perspectives across sectors with a view to creating partnerships, collaboration, and co-creation and further play an integral role in our higher education institutions for the benefit of our students. 

“Prof Mohale’s support to the UFS is appreciated, especially his role as Chancellor and his contribution towards our Thought-Leader and Global Citizen programmes, through which important national and global issues are addressed.
 
We wish Prof Mohale every success in his endeavours, particularly as President of BUSA,” said Prof Petersen.

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Reopening of the Qwaqwa campus
2007-03-09

The Qwaqwa campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) will reopen as from Sunday, 11 March 2007 and only registered students will be allowed back to the campus.

Students are requested to adhere to the following arrangements:

On Sunday, 11 March 2007, only fully registered students who reside in the hostels on the campus will be expected to report from 08h00 at the Nelson Mandela Hall for re-admission.

The Departments of Finance, Student Academic Services and Accommodation Services on the campus will be available at the Nelson Mandela Hall to assist students until 16:00. Resident students must also activate their student cards in the Finance Office at the Ground Floor of the Administration Building.

Non-resident students must report for classes on Monday, 12 March 2007. These students must however verify their registration status at the Nelson Mandela Hall during intervals.

The Qwaqwa Campus was closed on Thursday, 1 March 2007 as a result of
violence during a student protest.

Media release
Issued by: Anton Fisher
Director: Strategic Communication
Cell: 072 207 8334
8 March 2007
 

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