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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.
UFS Alumni honours four
2007-03-12
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Alumni of the University of the Free State (UFS) honoured four former students during a gala event held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Here are, from the left: Messrs Deon Meyer (acclaimed South African suspense novel writer), Zingile Dingani (secretary of Parliament), Prof. Frederick Fourie (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS), Prof. Helena Van Zyl (Director: UFS School of Management) and Mr Corrie van Zyl (assistant coach of the national cricket squad and coach of the Gestetner Diamond Eagles). Messrs Meyer and Dingani received the Cum Laude Award for outstanding service or achievement at local, national or international level, Prof. Van Zyl was awarded the Kovsie Alumni National Management Award for exceptional service to the UFS during 2006 and Mr Van Zyl was awarded the Kovsie Alumnus of the Year 2006 for his outstanding contribution to cricket.
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