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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.
Workshop on animal production strategies presented
2007-06-13
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The Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) presented a workshop on animal production strategies for the winter and coming summer on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Topics such as grazing conditions until the coming summer, strategies for animal nutrition and production, the influence on animal reproduction and health and risk management were discussed.
From the left are: Prof. HO de Waal (from the UFS Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences and organiser of the workshop), Messrs Koos Pienaar (Chairperson of the Free State Milk Producers Organisation) and André Ferreira (Vice-Chairperson of the Red Meat Producers Organisation).
Photo: Lacea Loader
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