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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.”
Children of UFS academic graduate on the same day
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Prof. Fanie Snyman of the Department of Old Testament in the Faculty of Theology at the University of the Free State (UFS), opened the graduation ceremony with scripture reading and prayer on the specific day that his son and daughter received their respective degrees. His son, Rev. Gawie Snyman (left) of the Hugenoot Dutch Reformed congregation in Bloemfontein north, received his M.Th. Degree in New Testament and his daughter, Ms Rika Snyman received her LLB. degree as well as the prize for the best thesis. The autumn graduation ceremony is taking place on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein this week.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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