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18 March 2024 | Story VALENTINO NDABA | Photo SUPPLIED
Mark your calendar: The Faculty of Law's Human Rights celebration is approaching!

In commemoration of Human Rights Day, the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) is marking the occasion with a series of special events. These include a panel discussion titled Contribution of Sir Kentridge to Human Rights in South Africa and Beyond, and a public lecture titled Thirty Years of Human Rights in South Africa? Any Reason to Celebrate? – delivered by Emeritus Constitutional Court Justice Albie Sachs, promising a day of profound reflection and insight.

Date: 18 March 2024
Time: 10:00

Venue: Albert Wessels Auditorium, Bloemfontein Campus

Panel discussion:

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the Contribution of Sir Kentridge to Human Rights in South Africa and Beyond. Panellists will include esteemed retired Constitutional Court judges. After the panel discussion, we will gather for a luncheon.

Public Lecture:

Don't miss the afternoon’s thought-provoking public lecture by Emeritus Constitutional Court Justice Albie Sachs.

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UFS celebrates Kovsie Alumni Week
2008-09-16

 

The University of the Free State (UFS) recently celebrated Kovsie Alumni Week on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Alumni attended various functions such as a ladies tea, morning with music and a drama performance during the week. The week was concluded with the celebration of National Kovsie Alumni Day, which was attended by more than 160 alumni. During this occasion Prof. Nico du Plessis was honoured for his contribution to the development of the Kovsie Alumni Association as well as the key role he played as founder of National Kovsie Alumni Day. Here are, from the left: Dr Ivan van Rooyen, Director: UFS Marketing, Prof. du Plessis, Ms Suzan Mshumpela, Deputy Director: UFS Marketing, Judge Faan Hancke, Chairman of the UFS Council, and Mr Gert Grobler, designated South African ambassador to Japan.
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