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| 2021-09-30 |
A collective effort necessary to fight the evil destroying our communities and societies |
| 2021-09-30 |
A collective effort necessary to fight the evil destroying our communities and societies |
| 2021-09-30 |
Odeion ‘takes it all’ in 2021 national music ensemble competition |
| 2021-09-30 |
Odeion ‘takes it all’ in 2021 national music ensemble competition |
| 2021-09-30 |
UFS to contest first ever Varsity Football final |
| 2021-09-30 |
UFS to contest first ever Varsity Football final |
| 2021-09-29 |
#UFS3MT: Join the live broadcast and watch the finalists battle it out |
| 2021-09-29 |
#UFS3MT: Join the live broadcast and watch the finalists battle it out |
| 2021-09-29 |
Student Affairs unpacks COVID-19 Vaccinations at UFS student assembly |
| 2021-09-29 |
Student Affairs unpacks COVID-19 Vaccinations at UFS student assembly |
| 2021-06-28 |
UFS and stakeholders bringing COVID-19 vaccination closer to communities |
| 2021-06-28 |
UFS and stakeholders bringing COVID-19 vaccination closer to communities |
| 2021-09-27 |
UFS research projects look at the social impact of COVID-19 |
| 2021-09-27 |
UFS research projects look at the social impact of COVID-19 |
| 2021-09-27 |
Advancing food security; doing it differently |
| 2021-09-27 |
Advancing food security; doing it differently |
| 2021-09-27 |
Mini-Symposium on the role of UFS Grid Related Research |
| 2021-09-27 |
Mini-Symposium on the role of UFS Grid Related Research |
| 2021-09-27 |
Carbon – the connection between the atmosphere, soil, and plants |
| 2021-09-27 |
Carbon – the connection between the atmosphere, soil, and plants |
| 2021-09-24 |
Celebrating Heritage Day with colours and food |
| 2021-09-24 |
Celebrating Heritage Day with colours and food |
| 2021-09-23 |
#HeritageDay: Using storytelling to remember and reflect |
| 2021-09-23 |
#HeritageDay: Using storytelling to remember and reflect |
| 2021-09-23 |
‘Seeing students grow into actuaries gives me great satisfaction’ |
| 2021-09-23 |
‘Seeing students grow into actuaries gives me great satisfaction’ |
| 2021-09-22 |
Opinion: Is it important to promote South African Sign Language? |
| 2021-09-22 |
Opinion: Is it important to promote South African Sign Language? |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Simoné du Preez |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Simoné du Preez |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Lerato Sheila Thamahane |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Lerato Sheila Thamahane |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Peet Jacobs |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Peet Jacobs |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Emily Matabane |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Emily Matabane |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Annemarie Le Roux |
| 2021-09-22 |
SASL Star: Annemarie Le Roux |
| 2021-09-22 |
How do we fix our failing country? |
| 2021-09-22 |
How do we fix our failing country? |
| 2021-09-21 |
Agriculture sector in good health |
| 2021-09-21 |
Agriculture sector in good health |
| 2021-09-21 |
New US Consul General visits UFS |
| 2021-09-21 |
New US Consul General visits UFS |
| 2021-09-20 |
African Knowledge: Not yet uhuru |
| 2021-09-20 |
African Knowledge: Not yet uhuru |
| 2021-09-20 |
Prince Matova receives international Young Scientist Award |
| 2021-09-20 |
Prince Matova receives international Young Scientist Award |
| 2021-09-17 |
Mr David Noko appointed as Chairperson of the UFS Council |
| 2021-09-17 |
Mr David Noko appointed as Chairperson of the UFS Council |
| 2021-09-17 |
Global Citizen and the role of Digital Futures |
| 2021-09-17 |
Global Citizen and the role of Digital Futures |
| 2021-09-16 |
Human resources webinar sheds light on COVID-19 vaccines |
| 2021-09-16 |
Human resources webinar sheds light on COVID-19 vaccines |
| 2021-09-15 |
UFS welcomes back its sports heroes |
| 2021-09-15 |
UFS welcomes back its sports heroes |
| 2021-09-15 |
“Great to come back home to my UFS family” |
| 2021-09-15 |
“Great to come back home to my UFS family” |
| 2021-09-15 |
UFS netball team an example to others – Prof Petersen |
| 2021-09-15 |
UFS netball team an example to others – Prof Petersen |
| 2021-09-15 |
UFS appoints heavyweights as new Shimla coaches |
| 2021-09-15 |
UFS appoints heavyweights as new Shimla coaches |
| 2021-09-15 |
UFS again appeals for information regarding hit-and-run incident on 24 April 2021 in front of the Bloemfontein Campus main gate |
| 2021-09-15 |
UFS again appeals for information regarding hit-and-run incident on 24 April 2021 in front of the Bloemfontein Campus main gate |
| 2021-09-14 |
Team UFS walks away as winner at national animal sciences competition |
| 2021-09-14 |
Team UFS walks away as winner at national animal sciences competition |
| 2021-09-14 |
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Identifying early warning signs is critical |
| 2021-09-14 |
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Identifying early warning signs is critical |
| 2021-09-13 |
2021 UFS Thought-Leader Webinar Series:Why Vaccinate? |
| 2021-09-13 |
2021 UFS Thought-Leader Webinar Series:Why Vaccinate? |
| 2021-09-13 |
Embracing diversity in virtual spaces |
| 2021-09-13 |
Embracing diversity in virtual spaces |
| 2021-09-10 |
Dr Molapo Qhobela to speak at International Summit on SDGs |
| 2021-09-10 |
Dr Molapo Qhobela to speak at International Summit on SDGs |
| 2021-09-10 |
Faculty of Health Sciences Mental Health Awareness Initiative |
| 2021-09-10 |
Faculty of Health Sciences Mental Health Awareness Initiative |
| 2021-09-09 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: Suicide – Underrated and Misunderstood |
| 2021-09-09 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: Suicide – Underrated and Misunderstood |
| 2021-09-09 |
Everything you need to know |
| 2021-09-09 |
Everything you need to know |
| 2021-09-09 |
UFS research group celebrates successes and five PhDs |
| 2021-09-09 |
UFS research group celebrates successes and five PhDs |
| 2021-09-09 |
Remembering Prof Klaus von Delft, German scholar, and stalwart |
| 2021-09-09 |
Remembering Prof Klaus von Delft, German scholar, and stalwart |
| 2021-09-09 |
The impact of political influences on university governance structures |
| 2021-09-09 |
The impact of political influences on university governance structures |
| 2021-09-08 |
Temba Hlasho: Enhancing the student experience through open dialogue |
| 2021-09-08 |
Temba Hlasho: Enhancing the student experience through open dialogue |
| 2021-09-07 |
UFS continue to excel in Computer Science |
| 2021-09-07 |
UFS continue to excel in Computer Science |
| 2021-09-06 |
Sophia Gray lecture: ‘New national urban development strategy needed’ |
| 2021-09-06 |
Sophia Gray lecture: ‘New national urban development strategy needed’ |
| 2021-09-06 |
2021 Rector’s Concert: Watch the star-studded performances |
| 2021-09-06 |
2021 Rector’s Concert: Watch the star-studded performances |
| 2021-09-06 |
Louzanne ends memorable Paralympics on a high note |
| 2021-09-06 |
Louzanne ends memorable Paralympics on a high note |
| 2021-09-06 |
Voices from the Free State: Episode eight – featuring David Uwah |
| 2021-09-06 |
Voices from the Free State: Episode eight – featuring David Uwah |
| 2021-09-03 |
We celebrate this great achievement with pride |
| 2021-09-03 |
We celebrate this great achievement with pride |
| 2021-09-03 |
‘The COVID Vaccine and YOU’ |
| 2021-09-03 |
‘The COVID Vaccine and YOU’ |
| 2021-09-03 |
Why Universal Access and Disability Support matters |
| 2021-09-03 |
Why Universal Access and Disability Support matters |
| 2021-09-03 |
UFS Qwaqwa staff embrace vaccination message |
| 2021-09-03 |
UFS Qwaqwa staff embrace vaccination message |
| 2021-09-02 |
Webinar: Hearing you, hearing me |
| 2021-09-02 |
Webinar: Hearing you, hearing me |
| 2021-09-01 |
#UFSDeafAwarenessMonth: Raising awareness is our shared responsibility |
| 2021-09-01 |
#UFSDeafAwarenessMonth: Raising awareness is our shared responsibility |
Government to benefit from training of interpreters
2009-03-31
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Pictured, from the left, are: Prof Theo du Plessis (Director: Unit for Language Management, UFS), Ms Mokone Nthongoa (HOD: Sport, FS Department of Sport, Arts and Culture), Mr Khotso Sesele (MEC: FS Department of Sport, Arts and Culture) and Prof Engela Pretorius (Vice Dean: Faculty of the Humanities, UFS).
Photo: Mangaliso Radebe |
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Government to benefit from training of interpreters
The fourth phase of a project to train eight conference interpreters and 30 community interpreters to assist government departments at service delivery points in the Free State was launched this week.
The project is part of the Multilingualism Information Development Programme which brings together the Free State provincial government, the Province of Antwerp and the University of Antwerp in Belgium and the University of the Free State (UFS).
Speaking at the launch of the fourth phase of the project, the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture in the Free State, Mr Khotso Sesele, said: “The fact that we have been through the first three stages of this project, and are now launching its fourth phase, is indicative of the magnificent progress that has been made. This is a sign that through partnerships we can achieve more.”
The MIDP IV consists of two pillars, namely a practical and a research component. Its aim is to generate interpreting capacity within the provincial Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. The focus is on training an interpreting team over three years which can be employed within a governmental context at various service points.
“As we approach the 2009 FIFA Confederation Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournaments, it will be important for our communities to be able to interact with millions of foreign nationals who will be in our country from different world destinations during and beyond these two important soccer events,” said the MEC.
“The focus on interpreter training by this fourth phase of MIDP is thus an important factor in ensuring better communication during and beyond these important soccer spectacles that will take place in our country.”
The focus of the first three phases of the MIDP was on the main official languages of the province. This fourth phase, which started in 2008, will run until 2010 and its focus is on the Xhariep District Municipality.
“The provision of interpreting services and its further extension to district municipalities will provide the necessary interpreting skills to our communities that will enhance better interaction amongst ourselves,” said Mr Sesele.
He said the fact that indigenous languages have been “elevated from their marginalised status to being languages of business and commerce” is an important milestone that must be cherished.
This fourth phase of MIDP will also incorporate sign language as part of its focus on interpreting services.
“In our quest to ensure a multilingual dispensation in our province, we need not neglect to remember people with disabilities,” he said. “This is a matter of principle that does not require debate.”
“We should thus ensure the realisation of the goal of MIDP IV which is to ensure smooth communication interaction within the wider public, including the deaf community.”
“This is a wonderful project,” said Ms Mathabo Monaheng, one of the students in the MIDP. “As a sign language interpreter trainee this project will empower me with the necessary skills to be able to make a meaningful contribution to the deaf community in terms of communication.”
The MIDP is funded by the Province of Antwerp and successfully implemented by the Unit for Language Management at the UFS.
Media Release
Issued by: Mangaliso Radebe
Assistant Director: Media Liaison
Tel: 051 401 2828
Cell: 078 460 3320
E-mail: radebemt.stg@ufs.ac.za
31 March 2009 |