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19 April 2023
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Story Kekeletso Takang
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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.”
Historians invade Europe
2009-10-05
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In accordance with the University of the Free State’s policy of internationalisation, members of the Department of History have in the recent past been active on the international front. Dr Marietjie Oelofse and Mr Chitja Twala attended the Fourth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at the University of Athens, Greece, while Prof. André Wessels, Departmental Chairperson, attended the 35th Congress of the International Commission of Military History, which was held in the city of Porto in the north of Portugal. All these historians presented papers at these events. Pictured from the left are: Prof. Wessels, Dr Oelofse and Mr Twala.
Photo: Mangaliso Radebe |