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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.”
Deaf Awareness Week
2006-09-08
The University of the Free State (UFS) supported International Deaf Awareness Week, which took place during the first week of September 2006, with the presentation of various events to schools and the deaf communities of greater Bloemfontein.
Ms Emily Matabane (from the UFS Department of Sign Language and chairperson of the Free State Federation of the Deaf) can be seen conveying information to learners in sign language.