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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.”
The FR Tomlinson Commemorative Lecture
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The paper, entitled "Economics education: aspirations and responsibilities of the profession", was delivered by Prof. Klopper Oosthuizen, lecturer in the UFS Department of Agricultural Economics. The commemorative lecture is presented by the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) to give recognition to contributions made to the Agricultural Economics discipline in South Africa.
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Attending the lecture were, from the left: Mr Niel Pretorius (Provincial Manager: Agriculture, Standard Bank), Dr Moraka Makhura (President of AEASA) and Prof. Oosthuizen with an award he received from AEASA .
Photo: Stephen Collett |