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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.”
Actuarial science student awarded bursary
2007-05-31
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A University of the Free State (UFS) honours student in Actuarial Science, Michael Hill, was awarded a R30 000 bursary by PPS Insurance. The bursary recognizes overall excellence by tertiary students in South Africa and it is awarded only once a year to a deserving student. Attending the award ceremony were, from the left: Mr Kobus Bekker (Programme Director: Actuarial Science), Mr Barry Pretorius (Area Sales Manager: PPS), Mr Hill, and Prof Herman van Schalkwyk (Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences).
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