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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.
National conference for student affairs and services at UFS
2006-10-09
The national student affairs and services conference was hosted by the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein. Issues discussed at the conference, jointly organised by the National Association of Student Development Practitioners (NASDEV) and the South African Association of Senior Student Affairs Professionals (SAASSAP), focused on the enhancement of positive institutional experience of students through quality student service, development and support. Some of the delegates attending the conference were, from left: Ms Antoinette Goosen (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University), Mr Abraham Schippers (University of the Western Cape), Dr Choice Makhetha (Vice-Dean of Student Affairs at the UFS and President of SAASSAP Central Region) and Ms Lenie Kotze (UFS).
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