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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.
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies appoints the Dean of our Faculty of Law as Senior Associate Research Fellow
2010-12-07
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The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in London appoints the Prof. Johan Henning, Dean of our Faculty of Law, as Senior Associate Research Fellow.
The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies at the University of London in the United Kingdom has conferred the title of Senior Associate Research Fellow on Prof. Johan Henning, Dean of our Faculty of Law, for the 2010-11 academic year.
This Fellowship will enable Prof. Henning to benefit from library and other facilities equivalent to those enjoyed by staff members of the institute. By accepting this honour, Prof. Henning joins the likes of staff members from Bergen University in Norway, the University of Cambridge and the University of Victoria in British Columbia.
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Media Release
10 December 2010
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