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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.”
UFS and unions reach salary agreement
2012-11-12
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Signing of the salary agreement. From the left are, front: Martin Pheko, Secretary: NEHAWU; Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Rector of the UFS; Prof. Kobus Lazenby, Chairperson: UVPERSU; back: Ronel van der Walt, Employee Relations: UFS; Mxolisi Mgolozeli, Vice-Chairperson: NEHAWU; Lourens Geyer, Senior Director: Human Resources; Ruben Gouws, Vice-Chairperson: UVPERSU; Prof. Nicky Morgan, Vice-Rector: Operations; and Anita Lombard, Chief Executive Officer: UVPERSU.
Photo: Hannes Pieterse
12 November 2012 |
Negotiations between the UFS Council’s team and the Joint Forum of the trade unions, UVPERSU and NEHAWU, were concluded on Friday 9 November 2012, and an agreement was reached.