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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 13, 20254 min read
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 4, 20253 min read
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 19, 20251 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UFS SETS NEW BENCHMARK WITH SUCCESSFUL CSRC ELECTIONS
Photo: UFS Logo By: Neo Ntsele The University of the Free State (UFS) has proven its commitment to innovation and student engagement with...
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Sep 1, 20242 min read
UFS Council appoints Prof Anthea Rhoda as Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Photo: Prof Anthea Rh oda Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) has appointed Prof Anthea...
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Aug 21, 20242 min read
NEW HOUSES HANDED OVER TO JAGERSFONTEIN DISASTER-STRICKEN COMMUNITY
Photo: FS Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, handing over new house to Xoliswa Mtyingizane. Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Free State Premier...
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Aug 15, 20242 min read
FS Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae delivers women's day message
Photo: Women resistance during apartheid Supplied By: Staff Reporter Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae gave a strong message in...
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Aug 10, 20242 min read
LUCAS MAJOZI's 5TH ANNUAL COMMEMORATION FESTIVAL UNDERWAY
Photo: Matla Tourism Youth Organisation CEO, Molahlehi Lechoo By: Neo Ntsele Matla Tourism Youth Organisation will celebrate it's 5th...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read
UFS, ARC establish research chairs to address climate change
Photo: Prof Johan van Niekerk, in front Prof Vasu Reddy, Dr Glen Taylor and Prof Paul Oberholster. Supplied By: Neo Ntsele In a concerted...
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Jul 19, 20244 min read
Gayton McKenzie pledges his R1.27 million annual salary to Joshlin Smith Foundation
Photo: Gayton Mackenzie Supplied By: Staff Reporter Newly elected Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, said that he will donate 100 percent...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read
Prof Francis Petersen steps down as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the UFS
Photo: Prof Francis Peterson Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UFS Supplied: By: Neo Ntsele The Council of the University of Pretoria (UP)...
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May 31, 20242 min read
UFS to confer an honorary degree on Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Photo: Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The University of the Free State (UFS) will confer a Doctor of Philosophy in...
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May 30, 20242 min read
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