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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.”
Kimberley attorney is best master’s student in environmental management
2012-07-23
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| Sharing the big moment. From the left are Anton Roodt and Dr Charl de Witt. |
During our Winter Graduation, Dr Charl de Witt received the Roodt Architects Award for the Best Master’s Student in Environmental Management for 2011. Dr De Witt is an attorney and environmental consultant in Kimberley and did his master’s degree at the Centre for Environmental Management at the university. Anton Roodt from Roodt Architects handed the prize to Dr De Witt. Roodt Architects is one of the leading architectural firms in Bloemfontein and was involved in various architectural designs at the university.
Riana Janse van Rensburg received the award for the best mini-dissertation in Environmental Management for 2011.
– Sanet Neethling