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VC-ISRC IMBEWU LEGACY FUND OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN CRISIS
Photo: Prof Hester C. Klopper UFS VICE-Chancellor and Principal (middle), with members of the UFS management team and ISRC members at the...
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Jul 182 min read
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UFS TO ESTABLISH SECOND VETERINARY TRAINING FACILITY IN SA
Photo: Vet Science Supplied By: Staff Reporter The University of the Free State (UFS) is advancing plans to establish a new veterinary...
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Jun 173 min read
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PROF HESTER C. KLOPPER INAUGURATED AS 15th VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL, FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD THE UFS
Photo: Prof Hester Klopper with Prof Bonang Mohale, Chancellor of the University of the Free State. By: Neo Ntsele Prof Hester C....
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Jun 104 min read
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UFS UNVEILS LANDMARK SESOTHO SA LEBOA DICTIONARY
Photo: Launch attendees Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The University of the Free State (UFS) recently marked a truly historic moment for...
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Jun 43 min read
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EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES EXPECTED OVER PARTS OF THE FREE STATE
Photo: Cold Weather Sign Supplied By: Staff Reporter The South African Weather Service (SAWS) in Bloemfontein has issued weather report...
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May 21 min read
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INITIATIVE WILL POSITION UFS AS A LEADER IN CIRCULARITY IN AGRICULTURE
Photo: Prof Wayne Truter Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The UFS Green Futures Hub was selected to host the South African Circular Agriculture...
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Apr 173 min read
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FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE RAYMOND ZONDO RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE FROM UFS
Photo: Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo By: Neo Ntsele Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was presented with an honorary doctorate by...
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Apr 112 min read
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UFS CHANCELLOR APPOINTED AS V20 SOUTH AFRICA SHERPA
Photo: Prof Bonang Mohale Supplied By: Neo Ntsele University of the Free State (UFS) Chancellor Prof Bonang Mohale, has been...
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Apr 21 min read
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ENDANGERED AND VULNERABLE MAMMALS AT RISK OF ROADKILL
Photo: Prof Aliza le Roux Supplied By: Neo Ntsele  Animals in mountainous areas around the world, in particular endangered, vulnerable,...
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Mar 273 min read
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NEW SURGICAL ROBOTIC SUSTEM WILL TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF SURGERY AND PATIENT CARE
Photo: Oliver Goldberg, Group CEO for Marcus Medical; Prof Vasu Reddy, Deputy Vice-chancellor: Research and Internationalisation of the...
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Mar 134 min read
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YOUNG GIRAFFE BULL GIVEN A CHANCE TO LIFE WITH A GROUNDBREAKING SURGERY
Photo: Prof Francois Deacon with Dr Liza Dadone and Dr Steve Foxforth, both large herbivore hoof care and trimming specialists from the...
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Mar 43 min read
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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE WARNS OF HEAVY RAIN
Photo: Heavy Rainfall Supplied: By: Staff Reporter The South Africa Weather Service has issued weather alerts for heavy downpours across...
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Feb 191 min read
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UFS to confer honorary degrees on H.E. Ms Benita Diop and Prof Murray Leibbrandt
Photo: H.E. Ms Benita Diop Supplied By: Neo Ntsele During the December 2024 graduation ceremonies that will take place on the...
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Nov 30, 20243 min read
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Prof Hester Klopper appointed as UFS Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Photo: Prof Hester Klopper Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) announced that Prof Hester...
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Nov 25, 20243 min read
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR FROM ZASTRON SERVING AS AN INSPIRATION
Photo: Bataung Masike Supplied By: Neo Ntsele A young entrepreneur from the dusty streets of Zastron, Bataung Masike 30, has scoops a...
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Nov 9, 20242 min read
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First 1 000 Days initiative promotes mother and child healthcare
Photo: Dr Nomakhuwa Tabane Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The first 1 000 days of a baby’s life, from conception to the age of two, constitute...
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Nov 7, 20243 min read
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UFS COUNCIL APPROVES EXTENSION OF PROF MOHALE AS CHANCELLOR
Photo: Prof Bonang Mohale Supplied By: Neo Ntsele During a meeting on 27 September 2024, the Council of the University of the Free State...
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Oct 9, 20242 min read
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ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: Early diagnosis is crucial, significantly improving survival rates
Photo: Prof Jan Du Plessis By: Neo Ntsele A campaign like Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is vital in creating awareness and educating...
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Sep 16, 20244 min read
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WITHDRAWALS FROM RETIREMENT SAVINGS MOUNT TO R4 billion
Photo: SARS LOGO By: Staff Reporter The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has said two-pot claims have risen to around R4 billion in...
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
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UFS researchers using mushrooms to clean contaminated water
Photo: Prof Patricks Voua Otomo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele In an effort to alleviate the burden of water contamination, Prof Patricks Voua...
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Sep 6, 20243 min read
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