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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.”
Presentation on the future of SA agribusiness sector
2005-11-07
A presentation on the future of the South African agribusiness sector was recently held by the Agribusiness Chamber at the University of the Free State (UFS) on invitation from the UFS Department of Agricultural Economics. The presentation was sponsored by First National Bank.
Some of the guests attending the presentation were from the left Mr Olu Oyewumi (M Sc-student at the UFS Department of Agricultural Economics), Mr Dirk Esterhuizen (presenter of the talk from the Agribusiness Chamber), Ms Nonophile Nkambule (M Sc-student at the UFS Department of Agricultural Economics) and Prof André Jooste (chairperson of the UFS Department of Agricultural Economics).