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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.”
Prof. Brits chosen for international leadership programme
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Prof. Hanneke Brits of the Department of Family Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of the Free State (UFS) has been chosen to participate in an international leadership programme of the Institute for Palliative Medicine in San Diego, California in the USA. Over the next two years Prof. Brits will be receiving mentoring and opportunities to enhance leadership skills that will advance the development and delivery of palliative care to terminally ill patients in South Africa and worldwide. Prof. Brits says it is a tremendous honour to be selected for the programme. She is eager to get started and bring new knowledge back to benefit patients. She is also medical director of the Sunflower House for palliative care in Bloemfontein.
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