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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.”
Seminar on mining exploration
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About 300 students and scientists from the industry attended a seminar on mining exploration and the advantages in interdisciplinary sciences in South Africa presented by the Department of Geology at the University of the Free State (UFS) on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Some of the guests were, front from the left: Mr Solly Kara (former student of the department from BHB Billiton), Ms Annegret Lombard (Lecturer), back: Mr Nico Scholtz (Lecturer), Mr Oageneg Thekisho (second-year student in Geology) and Mr Braam Jankowitz (Jankowitz and Lyons Consulting, Ventersdorp).
Photo: Lacea Loader
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