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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.”
Two from UFS win FAMSA’s Secretary of the Year Competition
2012-09-11
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Dirkelien de Beer and Zita Strydom.
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Two of the university’s secretaries showed their mettle at a function at Somerton Estate outside Bloemfontein. Dirkelien de Beer of the Centre for Accounting was named Families South Africa’s (FAMSA) Secretary of the Year 2102, while Zita Strydom of the Office of the Vice-Rector: Operations was placed second.