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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.”
Theological Community of SA meets at the UFS
2010-10-07
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| This year the Department of Systematic Theology at the University of the Free State (UFS) hosted the general meeting of the Theological Community of South Africa for the first time since 1988. This annual meeting was attended by approximately 60 delegates for across South Africa, countries in Africa, Europe and the USA. The theme of this year’s meeting was: Ecumenical movements in South Africa: Edinburgh 1910, Cottlesloe 1960 and beyond. According to Prof. Ernest Conradie from the University of the Western Cape, the objective of this meeting is to reflect upon and discuss the nature of the ecumenical movement in the South African context. It is also envisaged that various academic publications will appear on this theme. |