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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.
Students in medicine recognised for outstanding achievements
2008-04-15
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As part of the University of the Free State's (UFS) autumn graduation ceremony, the Faculty of Health Sciences last night gave recognition to students who excelled during 2007. Here are, from the left: Ms Liska Janse van Rensburg, who received a prize for the best second-year student in B.Sc. Dietetics, Mr Jurie Fourie, who received a prize for the group with the highest mark in a medical research project, Mr Nico van Helsdingen, who was awarded the Medicinal Physics floating trophy (postgraduate in Ophthalmology), Ms Eleonore Thorne, who received the Abbott Laboratories floating shield for the best average mark in B.Soc.Sc. Nursing, and Ms Elize du Toit, who received the McGraw Hill prize for the highest average mark in the MB.Ch.B. programme.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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