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24 September 2024
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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!
New SRC elected on UFS Main Campus
2007-08-21
Mr Ben Schoonwinkel, forth-year student in B.Sc. Agric., was elected today as SRC President of the Main Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) for 2007/2008. Mr Schoonwinkel was SRC member for student affairs in 2006/2007.
This year the FF+Kovsies obtained five proportional seats, Sasco three and the DA one. The FF+Kovsies ceded one seat to the DA, while Sasco maintained its position.
Where the election on individual basis (first-past-the-post) is concerned, the FF+Kovsies obtained all nine seats – the same as last year.
The SRC election had more or less the same pattern than last year. Altogether
6 820 students voted while 6 353 students voted in 2006.
Media Release
Issued by: Lacea Loader
Media Representative
Tel: 051 401 2584
Cell: 083 645 2454
E-mail: loaderl.stg@ufs.ac.za
17 August 2007