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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.”
Strike by outsourced contract workers on the Bloemfontein Campus
2016-02-21
State of our campuses #4
All academic and administrative services on the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) will continue as normal for the incoming week. The university management has invited striking outsourced contract workers back to the negotiation table and continues the work to resolve the concerns of these workers. All security arrangements remain in place to ensure that no disruption of university work takes place. Management will immediately apply the interdict should any disruptions occur.