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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.”
Applications for study in 2017 extended
2016-11-10
The closing date for applications for study in 2017 has been extended to 30 November 2016. The application fee of R260 for 2017 has been waived.
This extension only applies to non-selection programmes, as the following selection courses have already closed for 2017 applications (closing date in brackets):
- Architecture (31 May 2016)
- Health Sciences - MBChB and Allied Health Professions (31 May 2016)
- Quantity Surveying / Construction Management (31 July 2016)
- Nursing (29 July 2016)
- Geology / Forensic Sciences (30 September 2016)
- Social Work (30 September 2016)
New applicants can visit www.ufs.ac.za/apply to access this system.