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19 April 2023 | Story Kekeletso Takang | Photo Charl Devenish
Rorisan Masilo
Rorisang Masilo, an honours graduate in the Faculty of Education on the Bloemfontein Campus.
“This journey has not been an easy one, but perseverance, persistence, and passion have always guided me through it.” These are the words of Rorisang Masilo, an honours graduate in the Faculty of Education on the Bloemfontein Campus. Masilo is part of the cohort of graduates walking the graduation stage in the Callie Human Centre during the April graduation season at the University of the Free State (UFS). 

Masilo, who was diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder (ADD), says she has always wanted to be a psychologist. Obtaining her Bachelor of Education honours degree with specialisation in the Psychology of Education steers her closer to that dream. “My goal has always been to become a psychologist, and that almost became a reality in 2022 when I was accepted at another institution to study for an honours in Psychology; however, like many of my peers, financial struggles stood in the way. Fortunately, the UFS came to my rescue. I received an offer from the UFS to do my Bachelor of Education honours degree with specialisation in the Psychology of Education through a bursary from the Centre for Graduate Support, which I subsequently accepted.” 

The balancing act

It takes a lot for individuals to juggle many roles. “Being a student and an employee at the UFS at the same time is not easy, but it was definitely worthwhile because of everything I learned and the experience I gained,” she says. 
At only 24 years of age, this dynamic young leader has ticked many boxes. Her leadership journey with the UFS started in 2017 when she became a resident of the Kagiso day residence. Her involvement in the residence has seen her participate in numerous committees, including social media and marketing as well as sports. In 2018, she became a Gateway buddy before moving on to Welwitschia residence, where she was runner-up for the role of Primaria. Masilo began her term as Residence Committee member for Sport from 2019 to 2020. 

Her journey with Together As One RSA, a non-profit organisation focused on academics, youth development, as well as community engagement, began in 2020 as Director of the Department of Academic Opportunities Awareness. Masilo is currently the Chairperson of the Bloemfontein branch of Together As One RSA.

What the future holds

This multifaceted dynamic leader also holds a Bachelor of Education undergraduate degree (cum laude) and is currently enrolled for her master’s degree with specialisation in the Psychology of Education at the UFS. She says she is working hard towards obtaining that title change from Ms to Dr.

As of May 2023, Masilo will start in a new position as student assistant in the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the UFS 

“In spaces you find yourself in, make sure you leave a mark, don't leave as the same person you were when you entered. Allow yourself the opportunity to grow. Welcome criticism and each obstacle as an opportunity to learn and grow,” she says.

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Thakaneng bridge: Valentines Promotions
2009-02-13

Thakaneng bridge: Valentines Promotions

Thakaneng bridge: Valentines Promotions - 13 February. Special discount! Prizes to be won!

  1. TRÄUMEREI

Enige twee ontbyte kry `n glasie sap en koffie gratis.
Enige middagete kry `n trammazini of glas huiswyn gratis.

Any two breakfasts get a free juice and coffee.
A free glass of wine or a trammazini with any lunch.

  1. VARSITY INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

Spend R1000.00 or more and stand a chance to win an Ipod Shuffle.
More specials in store.

Spandeer R1000.00 of meer en staan `n kans om `n Ipod Shuffle te wen.
Daar sal ook ander spesiale aanbiedinge in die winkel wees.

  1. VETKOEK FACTORY

Heart shaped vetkoek with delicious fillings and get a free heart shaped chocolate with every vetkoek.

Kom geniet `n hartvormige vetkoek met `n smaaklike vulsel en kry `n gratis hartvormige sjokolade.

  1. VARSITY HAIR STUDIO

Make Friday the 13th your lucky day at VARSITY HAIR STUDIO.
Amazing discounts will be given away!

Maak Vrydag die 13de jou gelukkige dag by VARSITY HAIR STUDIO.
Groot afslag op byna alles.

  1. KOVSIE PRIVAAT AKKOMMODASIE

Alle bestaande klante kom neem deel aan `n gelukstrekking en staan `n kans om `n etebewys ter waarde van R400.00 te wen.

All existing clients can enter into a lucky draw and stand a chance to win a free meal worth R400.00.

  1. XEROX

Kom neem deel aan `n “lucky draw” en wen een van verskeie geskenke.
Enter the lucky draw and win one of many prizes.

  1. MELLIN

LEVI, POLO en LUXION-KUKA promosies. Gratis geskenke wannneer `n raam gekoop word.
LEVI, POLO and LUXION-KUKA promotions. A free gift with any frame bought.

8. FRIENDLY SEVEN ELEVEN
Lots of in-store give-aways.
Vele weggee geskenke in die winkel. Besoek ons gerus.

9. RUSH HOUR
Kom prik `n ballon en wen een van vele pryse, waaronder T-hemde, `n koek, teddiebeer of dalk ‘n mini- make over.
Ons maak ook `n plan vir lekker musiek op die brug!

Win a cake, T-shirt ,a teddy bear or a mini make over in our burst a balloon competition.

10.MAMA`S KITCHEN
Kom neem deel aan `n gelukstrekking en wen `n piekniekmandjie vir twee.
`n Gratis geskenkie vir die eerste 100 klante.

Enter the lucky draw and stand a chance to win a picnic hamper for two.
The first 100 clients will receive a gift.

11. ROASTERS
Kom koop een chip twister en kry een gratis.
Buy ` chip twister and get one for free.

12 DIE DELI

Koop een groot ontbyt en kry `n damesontbyt gratis.
Kry skyfies gratis saam met enige burger.

Buy a breakfast and get a ladies breakfast free.
Free chips with any burger.

  1. NASHUA MOBILE

Buy airtime for R10.00 or more and stand a chance to win airtime worth R55.00
Koop lugtyd van R10.00 of meer en staan `n kans om lugtyd ter waarde van R55.00 te wen.

  1. VAN SCHAIK BOEKHANDEL

Alle aankope op 13 Februarie kwalifiseer vir `n gelukstrekking op die 14de Februarie en staan `n kans om `n geskenk te wen waaronder wetenskaplike sakrekenaars, memory sticks en penstelle.

All clients who buy something on 13 February 2009 may enter a lucky draw and may win gifts like pen sets, scientific calculator or a memory stick on 14 February 2009.

  1. ROCKSTARS

Kom koop `n T-hemp en staan `n kans om `n geskenk te wen.

Buy a T-shirt and stand a chance to win a prize

 

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