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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.”
UFS School of Management trains senior FNB staff
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The School of Management at the University of the Free State (UFS) has an agreement with First National Bank (FNB) to train senior staff to comply in the Financial Advisory Intermediary Services Act (FAIS). This act determines that everyone who gives financial advice must at least have a diploma. The first six employees received their Baccalaureus in management leadership during the UFS autumn graduation ceremony.
From the left are Mr Jan van Jaarsveld, Prof Helena van Zyl (Director: UFS School of Management) and Mr Pieter Massyn. At the back are from the left Prof Tienie Crous (Dean: UFS Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences), Messrs Sieg Maier, Gordon Elphick, Howard Whitehead and Martin Ras.