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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.”
Live streaming of Beyond the Spear Seminar tonight
2012-08-12
A reminder of tonight's Beyond the Spear Seminar. Please take note that the seminar will be streamed live via our website from 18:30.
At tonight’s seminar Prof. Jonathan Jansen will set the scene for the evening, followed by a presentation from panelists on the question: “What did we learn from the Spear and what does the event (the painting and the reactions to it) mean for our society?” This will be followed by an intra-panelist discussion and an opportunity to ask questions, comments and responses from the panel.
Panelists:
Ferial Haffajee: Editor, City Press
Nic Dawes, Editor-in-Chief, Mail & Guardian
Max du Preez: Investigative journalist and political columnist
Justice Malala: Political commentator and newspaper columnist