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12 June 2024
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Story Lunga Luthuli
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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.
Prof Barry Rider elected Warden of the Company of Pattenmakers.
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Prof Barry Rider, member of the Court of the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers in London and professor honorarius at the Faculty of Law of the University of the Free State (UFS), was recently elected Warden of the Company. This is one of the oldest guilds in London and has a number of distinguished judges, government officials and businessmen amongst its ranks.

From left: Proff Johan Henning, Dean: Faculty of Law at the UFS and Barry Rider during the recent dinner of the Pattenmakers in London