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12 June 2024 | Story Lunga Luthuli | Photo supplied

Richard Molefe, a final-year BCom Investment Management and Banking student at the University of the Free State (UFS), was recently elected uncontested as the National Chairperson of the Black Management Forum (BMF) National Student Chapter. The BMF aims to empower managerial leadership among black individuals in South Africa. Molefe's election signifies a step towards inclusive leadership structures that reflect wider societal values.

In an exclusive interview, Molefe shares his vision for youth empowerment and his plans for the Student Chapter's endeavours.


“The Black Management Forum’s programmes of development and advancement of managerial leadership and socio-economic transformation have exposed me to leadership opportunities that enhance my potential and aspirations. The opportunity is an indication that I have done something right, but I must constantly remind myself that I have not arrived,” said Molefe.

In his one-year term of office, Molefe wants to ensure that national structures of the Student Chapter exist and are functional, key pillars – promoting leadership, managerial leadership development skills, and entrepreneurial skills development in higher education institutions.


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UFS hosts Australian scientists
2008-08-25

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State recently hosted a delegation of Australian agricultural and environmental scientists and farmers at the Paradys Experimental Farm. The group is currently travelling through Southern Africa on an exploratory fact-finding mission aimed at learning more about local soil conservation practices and agriculture in general. The Dean of the Faculty, Prof Herman van Schalkwyk, and scientists from the faculty as well as members of the Australian delegation made presentations as part of the visit. Pictured from the right standing, are: Mr Simon Proust (Soil Conservationist), Prof Van Schalkwyk, Mr John Lawrie (Catchment Co-odinator) and Ms Anne Williams (farmer and President of Central Western Conservation Farming Association). Seated from the left, are: Mr Ian Packer (Senior Soils Officer) and Robert Goodear (farmer).
Photo: Volksblad

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