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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.”
Shimla players in the Springbok practice team
2005-06-03
The University of the Free State (UFS) boasts with five current and former Shimla players in the practice team of the Springbok Rugby Team that practiced on campus the past two weeks.
FRONT FROM LEFT: Mr CJ van der Linde; Mr Tonderai Chavanga; Mr Guthrö Steenkamp
BACK FROM LEFT: Dr Sherylle Calder, sport vision scientist and former Kovsie; Mr Juan Smith; Prof Frederick Fourie, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS; Mr Gerrie Britz and Dr Derik Coetzee, conditioning coach of the team and associated to the Department of Human Movement Science of the UFS