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Eksteen twins: Two brains are better than one

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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UFS proud host of international hockey

2011-01-29

- Photo: Hannes Naude - Spektor Fotografie

Upon insistence of Giles Bonnet, head coach of the South African women's hockey team, this year's practice camps and trial matches between the women's hockey teams from South Africa, Belgium and China will be held on the astros of our university.

The programme is as follows:

Wednesday, 2 February:
SA vs. China at 19:00
Thursday, 3 February:
China vs. SA at 19:00
Friday, 4 February:
Belgium vs. China at 19:00
Saturday, 5 February:
SA vs. China at 17:00
Sunday, 6 February:
Belgium vs. SA at 17:00
Monday, 7 February:
Belgium vs. SA at 16:00
Tuesday, 8 February:
Belgium vs. SA at 16:00

Tickets will be sold at the gate.

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