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12 December 2024
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Dr Cias Tsotetsi, newly appointed Campus Vice-Principal: Academic and Research on the UFS Qwaqwa Campus.
The University of the Free State (UFS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Cias Tsotetsi as the Campus Vice-Principal: Academic and Research on the UFS Qwaqwa Campus as from 1 January 2025.
He is currently Senior Lecturer and Assistant Dean in the Faculty of Education on the UFS Qwaqwa Campus. He holds the following qualifications: BEd(Hons), Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Magister Educationis with specialisation in Policy Studies and Governance in Education, and PhD with specialisation in Philosophy and Policy Studies in Education – all from the UFS.
Dr Tsotetsi operated in the school environment for about 24 years before joining this university in 2010. Since then, he has taught several modules in the Faculty of Education and published several co-authored research articles as well as conference papers on community engagement, teacher development, and participatory action research methodologies, among others. He is also well versed in supervising postgraduate students.
He has received awards from both the university’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and the Research committees for his research and academic scholastic performance. He is a member of various committees, such as the Faculty of Education Academic Advisory Board and the Committee for Title Registration and has been participating in partnerships and in NRF-funded projects with peers from universities such as the University of KwaZulu-Natal, the University of Zululand, the Durban University of Technology, and the University of Venda.
“Dr Tsotetsi has a clear understanding of the current systems and operations on the Qwaqwa Campus and is positioned to drive its development. His experience and initiatives involving staff and postgraduate students are exceptional and inspiring. We look forward to Dr Tsotetsi’s valuable contribution to the UFS Qwaqwa Campus and the institution in his new position,” says Prof Prince Ngobeni, Campus Principal of the Qwaqwa Campus.
“I feel honoured to serve the university – and the Qwaqwa Campus in particular – and look forward to working with the campus and its management to develop the research portfolio,” says Dr Tsotetsi.
Lira and Karen Zoid headlining Kovsie Stage Extravaganza
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Lira and Karen Zoid
13 September 2013
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Kovsies and the local Bloemfontein community are in for a treat with renowned artists Lira and Karen Zoid headlining the 2013 Kovsie Stage Extravaganza.
The two artists will be on stage at the Bloemfontein Campus on Friday 20 September 2013, performing some of their biggest hit songs.
Lira is a ten-time SAMA Award winner and earlier this year she performed at US President Barack Obama's Inauguration Ball. Karen Zoid also holds a SAMA Award to her name and has been a permanent feature on the South African rock scene.
The two artists will join an illustrious list of past performers who have graced the Extravaganza stage. Some of these celebrated South African musicians include Zahara, Vusi Mahlasela and Die Heuwels Fantasies.
Lira and Zoid will be joined on stage by some of Kovsies’ most talented students who will also deliver music and dance items.
Date: Friday 20 September 2013
Venue: Callie Human Centre
Time: 19:00
Tickets: R50 (students with student card)
R100 (public)
Tickets are available at Office 8 and 9 on the Thakaneng Bridge.