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12 June 2024
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Story Zinzi Zumana
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UFS Lekgotla Men’s Well-being Programme: addiction dialogue encourages empowerment and exchange of ideas.
The University of the Free State (UFS)
Division of Student Affairs hosted a ‘Dialogue on Addiction’ at the Equitas Senate Hall on 20 April 2024 as part of the UFS Lekgotla Men’s Well-being Programme. Led by the esteemed
Ace Moloi, male students’ well-being was addressed by focusing on topics relating to substance abuse, the ‘hookah pipe’, pornography, and digital addiction.
Ogaisitse Diseko, an expert on substance abuse, highlighted the misconceptions and societal impact of substances such as ‘bath salts’. Male students shared personal experiences, emphasising the need for early interventions and community backing to combat addiction.
Prof Noluxolo Gcaza, a Nelson Mandela University Professor specialising in digital wellness, presented on digital well-being, internet safety, and managing screen time. The dialogue concluded with Billy Mogadi sharing his journey from addiction to recovery, underscoring the human toll and the possibility of transformation.
Mogadi’s story resonated deeply, fostering hope and empowerment among attendees. The event highlighted the power of dialogue and support in addressing addiction issues. By promoting genuine interaction and providing the necessary tools, such initiatives contribute to community well-being and development. The UFS Lekgotla Men’s Well-being programme advances its goal of fostering healthier lives through open communication and mutual support.
Students excel in accounting exams
2008-07-07
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Honours students from the Centre for Accounting at the University of the Free State (UFS) performed well in part one of the Qualifying Exam (QE1) of the South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The pass mark of UFS students who wrote for the first time was 93%. This is the highest pass mark in the 25-year history of the centre, with 41 out of 44 students passing. The total national average was 54% for all students who wrote and 75% for those who wrote for the first time. Two students, Ms Celesté Henning and Ms Liandi du Preez, passed with distinction and are under the top 40 students in South African. Here are, from the left: Ms du Preez, Prof. Hentie van Wyk, Programme Director: Accountant Training at the UFS, and Ms Henning.
Photo: Stephen Collett
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