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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.”
Four from Kovsie Hockey represent SA
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Tanya Britz against Tuks
Photo: Varsity Sports SA
14 June 2013 |
Four of the University of the Free State’s finest hockey players will represent South Africa in various international clashes over the next two months.
Izelle Lategan and Tanya Britz are part of the Protea squad that will play preparation matches in Scotland from this week, to later partake in a tournament in London. Both Izelle and Tanya are also key players in the SA Under-21 side to contend at the Junior World Cup in Germany from 27 July to 4 August 2013.
Furthermore, two men’s hockey players from Kovsies, Jaco Fourie and Luke Sanan, are part of the SA Student Squad en route to the World Student Games, which will take place in the Russian city of Kazan from 7 to 16 July 2013.
Jaco and Luke are the first two Kovsies to be included in a SA Student Squad for the World Student Games.