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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.
Business management staff attend international conferences
2007-08-02
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Three staff members of the University of the Free State's (UFS) Department of Business Management will deliver papers on entrepreneurship at a conference on entrepreneurship in developing economies which will be held in Mauritius from 29-31 August 2007. The conference is arranged by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. From the left are: Ms Liezel Kotze, Prof. Van Aard Smit, Prof. Rudolph van Buuren and Dr Johan van Zyl. Prof. van Buuren attended the 52nd conference of the International Council for Small Businesses which was held in June 2007 in Turku, Finland where he delivered a paper on family businesses.
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