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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 present papers at SACOMM Conference
2009-10-06
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Four postgraduate students of the Department of Communication Science, assisted by their supervisors, presented papers at the recent international South African Communication Association (SACOMM) conference at the University of North West in Potchefstroom. The students' papers were based on their honours theses. Ms Rozanne Cloete was asissted by Prof. Johann de Wet, Ms Tamlyn Jones' supervisor was Mrs Elbie Lombard, and Ms Jaatje Kruger and Ms Ilse Judeel were assisted by Dr Dalmé Mulder.
Three lecturers from the department, Dr Mulder, Ms Willemien Marais and Mrs Margaret Linström, also presented papers at the conference. Pictured from the left are: Prof. De Wet (Departmental Chairperson), Ms Cloete (honours student), Ms Marais, Mrs Linström and Dr Mulder (all lecturers), Ms Judeel, Ms Kruger, Ms Jones (all honours students) and Mrs Elbie Lombard (lecturer).
Photo: Mangaliso Radebe
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