Church members march outside Free State University

Lehlohonolo Tau

A march took place outside Free State University earlier yesterday. Church members had come to voice their displeasure about the issue of discrimination and related intolerances in the University. The President of the National Council of Churches says, the Rector Jonathan Jansen bites freedom and gives refuge to segregation. He also says the VF plus and the DA are the mouth piece of top management. He has urged the Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande to intervene.

Faculty of Theology holds a special lunch at Free State University

The faculty of theology at Free State University held a lunch lecture addressing racism. The chairperson of the event says they are aiming at tackling social issues like racism. Werner Schimdt, the guest speaker, says there are risks in engaging in anti-racism and disengaging racism. One of the students at the Free State University says they have learned that they can out grow racism and work with other students from different races.

The sod turning ceremony for the building of the new Clinical Skills Centre of the School for Allied

The sod turning ceremony for the building of the new Clinical Skills Centre of the School for Allied Health Professions at the University of the Free State has been officially announced. The project is the original initiative of Dr Santie van Vuuren, Head of the School, and is focused on presenting undergraduate students in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition Dietetics and Optometry. The new building will include three skills venues, as well as a computer laboratory. It is aimed that the building will be completed by late next year.

News training

To all journalists and newsreaders: Please do not forget the training on  saturday. It will be taking place in the SRC Hall. I have to emphasise the fact that failure to attend will constitute to your removal from office. The only person who has excused herself is Alzane since her date of eye-checkup will be the same day and unfoturnately, she cannot reschedule.