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[ON AIR] First, it was @CityofJoburgZA Mayor @DadaMorero facing a heated confrontation with residents. Now, the @DWS_RSA Minister Pemmy Majodina is under fire after a video showed her appearing to swear at a disabled resident during a community meeting in the Kouga Municipality, Eastern Cape. These incidents raise a bigger question: what is happening between politicians and the communities they are supposed to serve? Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology @UFSweb on #TheNationalBriefing #sabcnews
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It was an honor to address virtually the SASBCP 2026 conference, I called for stronger links from research to regulation, local manufacturing & public use—so innovation delivers safe, quality-assured & accessible health solutions. Grateful to @UFSweb for the opportunity.
At the 59th SASBCP Conference 💊🔬, @ShenaazEL @WHOSouthAfrica Rep, highlighted pharmacology’s role in bridging traditional knowledge & science—helping ensure medicines & health interventions are safe, effective & quality-assured. Thank you @UFSweb for this platform.
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At the 59th SASBCP Conference 💊🔬, @ShenaazEL @WHOSouthAfrica Rep, highlighted pharmacology’s role in bridging traditional knowledge & science—helping ensure medicines & health interventions are safe, effective & quality-assured. Thank you @UFSweb for this platform.
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In recognition of world-class research performance despite considerable challenges. Congratulations to Prof Motlalepula Matsabisa, @UFSweb, for receiving the Hamilton Naki Award. #NRFawards2026
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Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Free State University, Professor Hester Klopper, delivering a welcome address at the Annual General Conference of the SAC-IAWJ, said conferences of this nature provide an opportunity to reflect on how far South African has come since the inception of the Constitution. Reflecting on the theme of the conference, Professor Klopper said what determines change is what follows after the conference, further stating that protection must be experienced.
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Event Reminder | Join us today
The University of the Free State’s Faculty of the Humanities will host NSI co-Founder and Director, Ivor Chipkin, for an online discussion at 14h00.
Titled South Africa’s Third Transition: Elite Competition and Public Service Rationalisation, the discussion draws on extensive research by the New South Institute and explores the evolving relationship between political elites, governance and public service reform in democratic South Africa.
The discussion is open to the public and will take place live via Microsoft Teams.
Join here: teams.microsoft.com/dl/launc…
@UFSweb @PSC_ZA @thedpsa @thensgZA
The University of the Free State’s Faculty of the Humanities will host NSI co-Founder and Director, Ivor Chipkin, for an online discussion on Friday, 29 May at 14h00.
Titled “South Africa’s Third Transition: Elite Competition and Public Service Rationalisation”, the discussion draws on extensive and rigorous work undertaken by the New South Institute (NSI) and explores the evolving relationship between political elites, governance and the rationalisation of the public service in democratic South Africa.
The online discussion is open to members of the public and will take place live via Microsoft Teams.
Join the discussion here: teams.microsoft.com/dl/launc…
To RSVP, please email: [email protected]
@UFSweb @PSC_ZA @thedpsa @ufs
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Something cool happened last Thursday at the University of the Free State (@UFSweb) for someone who didn’t attend their graduation ceremony because of Covid.
I received the 40th Chancellor’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award (2026) in respect of #mentalhealth advocacy work.
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The Vice Chancellor, Prof Kamau Ngamau, has this afternoon hosted Prof. Lynette Jacobs, Head of Internationalisation at the @UFSweb (UFS), South Africa, at our Main Campus, Karen, Nairobi. The deliberations focused on activities surrounding the mandate of both institutions, including academic programmes, research, and innovation. UFS has identified the co-operative business model as a key area of interest and is keen on collaborating with @CoopVarsityKE to better understand the models and how best they can be utilised for socio-economic growth in the African Continent. Discussions focused on the areas of agriculture, mining, and the health sector, and innovations around these spaces would be of keen interest. Prof Jacobs was accompanied by Ms Lilian Njeri Munene, founder of Ayenit Alolom Africa. Also present at the meeting were Peres Agola - Business Solutions Manager, Nation Media Group, Prof Kennedy Waweru, Director, Research and Innovation, Prof Wycliffe Oboka, Director, Cooperative Development, and Dr Victor Wambua, Coordinator, Cooperative Development.
#CUKRising #EmpoweringCommunities
| @benchitunga | @vc_cuk | @Prof_IKNyamongo | @ckmburugu | @njogujames | @This_Ngangi |
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Having been a key part of @CheetahsRugby, lock Juan Venter is bringing that experience to the @UFSweb Shimlas and making a big impact.
"A win against NWU will put us in a very good position for the semi-finals, which is exactly what we want."
#WhosNXT
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The Shimlas are the Kings of Bloem once more after raining down 13 tries on their neighbours. Hattricks for Jaco Bezuidenhout and Ferdi Vergottini.
FNB CUT 19-71 FNB UFS
#RugbyThatRocks brought to you by FNB, Steers, Suzuki and SportPesa SA.
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After beating Maties 50-39 last week, the @UFSweb Shimlas are looking to add the other 5 time champs Tuks to their list of big scalps when the two inform sides meet on Monday in Bloem.
#RugbyThatRocks #WhosNXT
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[ON AIR] A new study by the @UFSweb has found that dozens of sanitary pads and pantyliners sold in South Africa contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) — even when marketed as “free from harmful chemicals.” The findings raise serious questions about product labelling, consumer safety and regulatory oversight, particularly given the long-term health risks associated with repeated exposure to these substances. Prof Deon Visser: Department of Chemistry, @UFSweb on #TheMorningBrief with Thulasizwe Simelane #sabcnews
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Great things are happening in South Africa🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗢𝗠𝗧 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
Samkelo Radebe, postdoctoral researcher at the University of the Free State, is one of a few recipients of the competitive Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Postdoctoral Fellowship. His work uses artificial intelligence to improve groundwater mapping globally and will include collaboration with experts at the University of Copenhagen.
Read more: ufsweb.co/461rvRG
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Shimlas TEAM PREVIEW and SQUAD list!
@UFSweb have been putting in the hard yards during an intensive preseason. Bradley Giddy is the new captain, with Henri van Heerden and Siviwe Zondani providing strong senior leadership.
#RugbyThatRocks #WhoNXT
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@DrMimmyGondwe, Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, conducted a walkabout at UFS student residences during her State of Readiness visit to assess accommodation for 2026.
“Student accommodation is a critical pillar of student success,”
#StateOfReadiness @UFSweb
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Labour migration separated husbands and wives for long periods.
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💻 Unaludo Sechele, @UFSweb
#ArtsCultureAndSociety
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On Jan.16, CG Pan Qingjiang visited the University of the Free State(UFS), and met with Vice Chancellor and Principal, Prof Hester C. Klopper. The two sides reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening engagement to jointly promote educational cooperation and youth exchange.@UFSweb
