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Eksteen twins: Two brains are better than one

19 April 2023 | Story Kekeletso Takang | Photo Provided

Among the thousands of new graduates obtaining qualifications during the University of the Free State’s (UFS) April graduation ceremony, were twins – Angel and Angelica Eksteen. The duo obtained their Bachelor of Education degrees in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching with distinctions during the Faculty of Education ceremony on 18 April 2023.

Angel says the journey to graduating was challenging, but worth it. “The most fulfilling thing about graduating was seeing the excitement and pride on our aunt and grandmother’s faces, making the challenges worth it.”

Angelica says their education journey has only just begun. Next in line for the twins is Bachelor of Education honours degrees. “And while we strive towards that, we will be the best teachers in the profession.”

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Intervarsity: Kovsies vs Pukke

2009-07-15

Intervarsity: Kovsies vs Pukke

The annual Rugby Intervarsity between the University of the Free State (UFS) and the North-West University (Pukke) will take place in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 1 August 2009. The programme for the UFS and residence teams is as follows:

UFS teams

10:30:
UFS U/19 vs. PUK U/19 Olien Park

12:00:
UFS U/21 vs. PUK U/21 Olien Park

13:30:
IRAWAS vs. Ibbies Olien Park

15:00:
SHIMLAS vs. PUK 1 Olien Park

Residential teams

09:00
PUK vs. Kovsies, Patria vs. Armentum B field Olien Park

09:00
PUK vs. Kovsies, Villagers vs. Karee Potch’s local rugby field

10:15
PUK vs. Kovsies, De Wilgers vs. Veritas (UV) B field Olien Park

10:15
PUK vs. Kovsies, Heimat (NWU) vs. Vishuis Potch’s local rugby field

11:30
PUK vs. Kovsies, Overs vs. JBM B field Olien Park

11:30
PUK vs. Kovsies, Veritas (NWU) vs. Heimat (UFS) Potch’s local rugby field

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