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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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Graduate scoops first prize at SAHF
2009-10-27

 
Mr Simeon Hlungwani was awarded the R10 000,00 Housing Student of 2009 Prize for his Master of Land and Property Development Management (M.PROP.) dissertation at the recent national conference of the South African Housing Foundation (SAHF) in Cape Town. Hlungwani, the Divisional Head of Town Planning in the Mogalakwena Municipality, obtained his M.PROP. degree from the Department of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management at this year’s autumn graduation ceremony of the University of the Free State. The title of his dissertation is: “The impact of land availability and the environment in housing development: The case of Polokwane”. Dr Maléne Campbell was his study leader. Pictured from the left are: Mr Bonginkosi Madikizela (MEC for Housing: Western Cape), Mr Hlungwani and Mr John Hopkins (CEO: SAHF).
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