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19 April 2023 | Story Kekeletso Takang | Photo Provided

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.” 

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Dutch Winter School
2007-06-27

 

About 60 students from campuses across the country as well as Namibia are attending a Dutch Winter School this week on the Main Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein. The school is presented by the Department of Afrikaans and Dutch and Modern European Languages and is financed by the Dutch Language Union. Here are, from the left, front: Ms Amy van Wyk (Rhodes University), Ms Gene Putter (North-West University); back: Dr Alice van Kalsbeek (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and presenter of the programme, Prof. Alf Jenkinson (Department of Afrikaans, Dutch, German and French at the UFS) and Prof. Yves T'Sjoeng (Ghent University and presenter of the programme).
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