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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.”
MEC obtained his second masters degree
2005-09-15
Mnr Darkey Africa, MEC for Economic Development and Tourism of the North West Province, today obtained his second masters degree during the University of the Free State's (UFS) spring graduation ceremony. Mr Africa obtained the masters degree in Governance and Political Transformation at the UFS in 2002. The masters degree in Development Studies was awarded to him today.
Mr Africa and his promotor, Prof Lucius Botes, Director: Centre for Development Support at the UFS.