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12 October 2022 | Story Dr Nitha Ramnath

Constitutional Democracy, Corruption, and Leadership – Where to South Africa? 

The University of the Free State (UFS) and the South African Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom (SACC UK) are pleased to present a discussion on the state of South Africa through the lens of its constitution, its educators, and its state of corruption.  As part of the Global Citizen Webinar Series, world-renowned leading legal expert, Judge Albert ‘Albie’ Sachs, will join UFS Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Francis Petersen, and SACC UK Chairperson, Sharon Constancon, in a conversation on the notion of a constitutional democracy, and what role the law, and universities as educators of leaders play, and should play, in addressing corruption.  The discussion will explore approaches to leverage the strengths and potential still inherent among South Africans and its international diaspora, to set the country on a promising trajectory and regain much-needed confidence.


Date: Tuesday 18 October 2022
Time: 12:00-13:00 BST / 13:00-14:00 SAST
Biography of Justice Albie Sachs
Former Constitutional Court Judge, anti-apartheid activist and writer, Justice Albie Sachs worked tirelessly as an African National Congress activist to end apartheid, sustaining debilitating personal injury in the process.   He was a key player in writing the Constitution of South Africa – one of the most progressive in the world, and one that met with high acclaim internationally when it took effect on 4 February 1997.  Human rights and the separation between the judiciary and parliament were given high prominence, heralding the opportunity to create – through the checks and balances inherent in government by constitutional democracy – a robust and flourishing state.  Justice Sachs is the author of several books, including The Jail Diary of Albie Sachs, Justice in South Africa, Sexism and the Law, The Soft Vengeance of a Freedom Fighter, and The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law. His latest books are We, the People: Insights of an activist judge (2016) and Oliver Tambo’s Dream (2017). Justice Sachs is a board member of the Constitution Hill Trust, which promotes constitutionalism and the rule of law, and he continues to share the experiences of South Africa with a view to building divided societies. Justice Sachs is the recent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Pursuit of Justice from the Clooney Foundation for Justice.

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Annual congress: Biological sciences division
2006-10-12

The annual congress of the Biological Sciences Division of the South African Academy for Science and Arts was held at the University of the Free State (UFS).  The congress was hosted by the Directorate Research Development.  This event creates and opportunity for established scientists and especially young biologists to report on their research activities with presentations and posters.  The theme was open for any work of biological nature.  Prof Neil Heideman (Vice-dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) was the guest speaker.

A cash prize was awarded to mr CF Botha for the best poster. From the left: Dr MM Theron (Department of Medical Microbiology, UFS), Mr. Botha (Department of Plant Sciences, UFS), Prof. Henk Bouwman (School for Environmental Sciences and development, University of North West), Prof. Frans Swanepoel (Director Research Development, UFS) en Prof. Willie van Aardt (School for Environmental Sciences and development, University of North West).

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