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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.
Academic receives award for contribution to international congress
2007-07-26
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Prof. Hendri Kroukamp, Programme Director of Public Sector Management at the University of the Free State (UFS) received an award at the joint congress of the International Institute for Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) recently held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for his contribution to the scientific value of the conference. Prof. Kroukamp was re-elected as African representative on the board of management of IASIA. He also serves as chairperson of one of IASIA’s working groups, namely ‘Public administration training and education: aligning missions and quality’. Here is Prof Tienie Crous, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the UFS, congratulating Prof Kroukamp with the awarding of the prize.
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