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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.
Orientation session for short learning programme in service learning presented at the UFS
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Lectures and other staff members from various South African universities recently attended an orientation session for the short learning programme in capacity building in service learning on the Main Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein. The programme will be presented next year by the Service Learning Division of the Centre for Higher Education Studies and Development (CHESD) at the UFS. Here are, from the left: Ms Za Sabela, University of Zululand, Dr John Boughey, University of Zululand, Ms Nombuso Kamolane, Vaal University of Technology, Dr Luzelle Naudé, Department of Psychology at the UFS, Prof. Mabel Erasmus, Head of the Division Service Learning at CHESD, and Dr Carl Kirstein, North-West University.
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