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12 June 2024
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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.
Kovsie Xtravaganza is back!
2010-09-30
Kovsie Xtravaganza is back! On 12 October 2010 the students of the University of the Free State will blow off the roof in the Sand du Plessis Theatre with a variety of sounds, colours and great talent! The guest artists for the performance are the well-acclaimed Bala Brothers. Audience members can expect a production filled with wonderful vocals, contemporary songs, dance routines and fashion that will make you jump on your seat and scream!
The Xtravaganza is a show case of the best talent on Kovsie campus. Hip-hop and panzula dancers, graffiti artists, a student string quartet, jazz band, marimba band, various vocal groups and the winners of the campus serenade competition, as well as soloists that the Xtravaganza audiences have become used to in recent years.
Date: Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Time: 20:00
Venue: Sand du Plessis Theatre
Cost: R100, at the PACOFS ticket office
For more information contact Corneil Muller at 082 551 6833.