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24 September 2024
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Story Aimée Barlow
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Louzanne Coetzee, who made history by clinching South Africa’s second medal at the Paralympics, earning a bronze in the T11 1 500 m women’s final with a personal best time, received a warm reception when she recently returned home.
The celebrated Paralympic bronze medallist Louzanne Coetzee returned home to a warm welcome at the Bram Fischer International Airport on 10 September 2024.
Family, friends, colleagues, Arista students, and media gathered to celebrate her remarkable achievement and show their support.
Coetzee – KovsieSport Coordinator of Parasport at the University of the Free State (UFS) – made history by clinching South Africa’s second medal at the Paralympics, earning a bronze in the T11 1 500 m women’s final with a personal best time. Her dedication and hard work have not only brought her personal glory but have also inspired many in her community.
Among those present to welcome her was Jerry Laka, Director of KovsieSport, who expressed his pride in Coetzee’s accomplishments.
"We as KovsieSport are so proud of our colleague Coetzee. It is amazing to see a product of KovsieSport achieving greatness on the world stage. She is truly an inspiration to us all," said Laka.
“I am so glad to be back, and to have Laka and my colleagues here. It means the world to me. Having Laka here shows his commitment to my career and ParaSport and his staff in general,” shared Coetzee, her gratitude evident.
She further expressed her appreciation for the support she received, stating, “I don’t have the words to describe how thankful I am for the support from the UFS community.”
Coetzee’s return is a proud moment for South Africa and the University of the Free State (UFS) community. Welcome home, Louzanne! Your achievements have made us all proud!
Seminar on trust law
2008-10-16
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Die Sentrum vir Boedelbeplanningsreg aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) het onlangs ‘n seminaar oor trustreg aangebied. Die aanbieder was prof. Willie van der Westhuizen, hoof van die Trustreg- en Boedelbeplanningsafdeling van die George- en Kaapstadkantore van Millers Ing. Prof. van der Westhuizen het gefokus op holistiese boedelbeplanning en die vermyding van slaggate in trustaktes. Die seminaar is bygewoon deur vyftig mense bestaande uit prokureurs, advokate, akademici, besigheidsmanne, dokters en studente. Die sentrum beoog soortgelyke seminare in die toekoms. Hier is, van links voor: adv. Bradley Smith, Departement Privaatreg aan die UV, mnr. Pieter Brits, Sentrum vir Boedelbeplanningsreg aan die UV; agter: mnr. Kenneth Mould, Sentrum vir Boedelbeplanningsreg aan die UV, mnr. Louis van Vuuren, BOE Bank en hoofborg van die seminaar, prof. Van der Westhuizen, en mnr. James Faber, Sentrum vir Boedelbeplanningsreg aan die UV.
Foto: Stephen Collett
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