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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.
President of Spelman College in the US delivers the Second Annual Reconciliation Lecture
2013-07-28
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Dr Beverly Tatum
15 July 2013 |
Dr Beverly Daniel Tatum, President of Spelman College, the oldest college for African-American women in the United States, will visit the UFS early in August.
A highlight during her visit will be the Second Annual Lecture on Reconciliation she is to deliver in the Centenary Complex on the Bloemfontein Campus on Wednesday 7 August at 17:30. Prof Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Rector of the UFS, invites you to attend the lecture.
Dr Tatum is a psychologist and author of the critically acclaimed books, Can We Talk About Race? And Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? More information on Dr Tatum is available at http://www.spelman.edu/about-us/president%27s-office/biography
If you would like to attend the lecture, please confirm with Jo-Anne Naidoo at NaidooJA@ufs.ac.za