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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.
Jazz, Jazz, Jazz
2009-08-08
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Brian Hogg during a live performance at the UFS.
Photo: Mangaliso Radebe |
| Brian Hogg, an associate professor in Jazz at the North Kentucky University in Carolina in the United States of America, recently wowed staff and students of the University of the Free State (UFS) with his mesmerizing live performance during a free lunch-hour concert at the Odeion Amphitheatre on the Main Campus. This internationally renowned saxophonist performed with, amongst others, Noel Stockton and the UFS Big Band. He spent two weeks on campus giving master classes to music students and the UFS Big Band, courtesy of the Department of Music. |