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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.”
Meat Imbizo
2006-03-03
The Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State (UFS) presented a Meat Imbizo to discuss the challenges facing the industry and identify possible areas of collaboration.
Attending the Imbizo were from the left Mr Dave Ford (South African Feedlot Association (SAFA)); Mr Aggrey Mahanjana (National Emergent Red Meat Producer Organisation (NERMPO)); Mr Mogala Mamabolo (Department of Agriculture in Pretoria); Prof André Jooste (Head: UFS Department of Agricultural Economics) and Mr Harry Prinsloo (National Wool Growers Association (NWGA)).
Attending the Imbizo were from the left Prof André Jooste (Head: UFS Department of Agricultural Economics); Prof Kobus Laubscher (UFS Department of Agricultural Economics and facilitator of the Imbizo); Me Maliga Moodley (Department of Agriculture in Pretoria) and Mr Lulu de Jager (Free State Agriculture).