DOCSLIB.ORG

2017 Chancellor's Distinguished Alumni Awardees

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
2017 Chancellor's Distinguished Alumni Awardees Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner 26 August 2017 www.ufs.ac.za Inspiring excellence. Transforming lives. Inspireer uitnemendheid. Verander lewens. PG Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Recipient 2 The Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year is the highest honour VIAN CHINNER accorded to an alumnus in recognition of the recipient’s distinguished achievements. This award celebrates an excellent alumnus who serves to inspire fellow alumni, current students and the community at large. Young Alumnus of the Year Recipient 3 This award acknowledges the achievements of alumni who have graduated LEAH MOLATSELI within the past decade and have contributed immensely to their fields. Cum Laude Award Recipients 4-6 This award is bestowed upon an alumnus to recognise excellence in any DAVID ABBEY field, whether vocational or voluntary. JOHAN EKSTEEN ZOLA VALASHIYA Executive Management Award Recipient 7 This service award is presented to an individual who has delivered SARINA CRONJÉ exceptional service to the University of the Free State. Dr Khotso Mokhele UFS Chancellor Kovsie Ambassador Award 8-9 The Kovsie Ambassador Award is bestowed upon an individual whose CRYSTAL-DONNA achievements have brought distinction to him/her, benefited his/her community and brought credit to the University of the Free State. ROBERTS FRANCO SMITH 2 Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Young Alumnus of the Year 3 VIAN CHINNER LEAH MOLATSELI Described by Gene Anderson, CEO of home-printed business cards he Having launched South Africa’s first her company was selected as one of of Advanced Online Technology and made the necessary contacts on his legal e-commerce website with in- South Africa’s Top 10 tech start-up The Billionaire Foundation ambas- first trip to the US, and from there stant legal document download ca- companies for Seedstars. She was sador, as one of the “most brilliant” on, he continued attending confer- pability, Leah Molatseli is the perfect also nominated as one of 50 inspir- people she had ever worked with, ences and events when the oppor- example of what happens when in- ing women in technology in South Vian Chinner epitomises ambition. tunity arrived. novation meets passion Africa. He started his career as a comput- At present Chinner is at the helm of The attorney-turned-businesswom- With an interest in youth and wom- er scientist when he applied math- Xineoh, a performance marketing an began her legal journey in private en development Molatseli sits on ematical modelling to commodity company he founded in 2014. The practice in 2012 at the age of 24 the boards of Entrepreneurs Net- trading while he was working at a company, based in Bloemfontein, where she quickly worked her way working South Africa, an organi- boutique trading firm in 2004. The and with offices in Cape Town, Or- up the ranks to become an associ- sation for South African entrepre- following year he founded a trad- egon and Vancouver, specialises in ate. After completing the Entrepre- neurs, and Phenomenal Women, a ing company where he developed applying mathematical modelling neurship Development Programme non-profit organisation with a focus proprietary trading algorithms that and machine learning to optimise offered by the University of the Free on empowering women in business consistently outperformed com- conversion in industries including State and with the MTN Foundation, through training, networking and modities funds in the US and Europe. real estate, mortgage banking and workshops. Chief Executive Officer: the entrepreneur bug bit and Leno- Founder and e-commerce in which Xineoh has Xineoh After analysing various global mar- ma Legal was born. Since Lenoma This driven mother of three is a Managing Director: generated more than $30 million in kets and their respective opportu- Legal’s launch in 2016, Molatseli former president of the Free State Lenoma Legal nities, Chinner determined that a revenue for its clients. has been listed in the Top 5 of the and Northern Cape branch of the business in online marketing could 2016 QuickBooks and Saturday Sun South African Society of Labour QUALIFICATIONS Chinner’s innovation and drive saw open doors to multiple industry sec- Xineo reach $1million in revenue Mompreneur Competition landing Law and lends her writing skills to BCom Financial Management QUALIFICATIONS tors and so in 2011 his first online during its first year, a figure which her a feature in Entrepreneur mag- publications including SME Toolkit, (UFS) 2010 LLB marketing company was launched. doubled in its second year of op- azine which boasts a South African SA Labour Guide, Farmers Week- (UFS) 2010 Two years later he started Ylopo eration. Today Stanford Universi- readership of more than 200 000. ly, News24 Voices and She Leads Inc, a venture backed by Move Inc, a ty, Harvard University and a Fellow She also participated in the Bloem- Africa, while serving as the chapter top-three real estate portal in the US at Intel Corporation are among the fontein leg of the Engen Pitch and lead for The Hook Up Dinner Bloem- and focused on applying marketing investors in Chinner’s vision. This Polish business pitching competition fontein, a monthly networking automation and machine learning to vision secured him $2 million of in which she was placed third and community for entrepreneurs. enhance the rental and real estate funding from US and Canadian in- search experience. vestors in 2017 which will be used In 2012 Chinner embarked on a to grow Video Llama, a one-stop self-funded trip to San Franciso personal shopping assistant for where he attended his first mar- video streaming; which will initially keting conference. With just a set be rolled out in the US market. 4 Cum Laude Cum Laude 5 DAVID ABBEY JOHAN EKSTEEN David Abbey is widely respected Passionate about education and At just 11 years old Johan Eksteen market on the African continent. for his integrity, sound business early childhood development had ambitions of being a stud breed- Agricon also exports to Germany, acumen and commercial savvy. Abbey is involved in mentoring young er. Six cows and one bull later, Johan Sweden, Australia and Asia. Johan A recipient of numerous accolades professionals and ran the Banking was the youngest stud farmer to be has successfully tapped into new and honours, David has attracted and Capital Markets Financial In- registered in the South African Stud markets by adapting equipment to offers from local and international struments Programme, where he Book – a business he grew sub- pelletise a range of products includ- blue-chip companies because of his guest lectured on investment bank- stantially before selling in order to ing tobacco dust, vermin compost, high intellectual and execution ca- ing, financial instruments, indus- cover his tuition fees. Today, Johan rooibos tea and organic fertilisers. pability. try and technical developments at Eksteen is the founder of Agricon, University of the Free State, Rhodes The MBA graduate received the UFS While employed at Pricewa- a Bloemfontein-based company University, Nelson Mandela Metro- Business School’s Entrepreneurship terhouseCoopers, David Abbey that designs and manufactures cost politan University and the University Award in 2013. This was followed achieved the highest ratings at the effective, innovative and eco- of Cape Town. by his first prize win of the ILO Free PwC Advisory and Banking Practices friendly pellets for the agricultural State Enterprise Job Creation Chal- serving as Vice-Chairperson of the Abbey is a Chartered Accountant, and industrial industries. lenge as well as an Entrepreneur of PwC Investment Banking special- who qualified concurrently as a After having established Agricon in the Year Award in the small busi- ist group before being headhunted Certified Information Systems Audi- 1993 with his brother, André, Ek- ness category of the Sanlam and Acquisition and Leveraged by Rand Merchant Bank. There he tor (a global qualification recognised Owner: Finance Deal Maker: helped establish the Finance Target as the highest qualification for infor- steen would in 2006 become the Business Partners’ Annual Entre- Agricon Pelleting Rand Merchant Bank Operating Model and after just seven mation technology and information sole owner and grow the business preneurship competition in 2014. months became the youngest strat- systems professionals). He joined into a global specialisation. His In 2016, Eksteen walked away as strong business acumen has led to Entrepreneur of the Year in the same egist and executive assistant to the the Association of Black Account- QUALIFICATIONS Agricon developing its largest export competitions. QUALIFICATIONS Chief Financial Officer receiving the ants in Southern Africa’s education MBA BCom Hons Accounting coveted Rand Merchant Bank Special committee in 2009 and is a member (UFS) 2005 (UFS) 2008 Service Distinction Award in 2015. of the Johannesburg branch board Furthermore, Abbey was selected as of the organisation as well as chair MSc Sustainable Agriculture BCom Accounting one of 30 out of 40 000 employees of the database and communica- (UFS) 1998 (RU) 2007 to take part in FirstRand’s Executive tions committee. He is the public Leadership programme in which he relations officer of an online motor- not only graduated with top honours ing publication, DriveRSA and is also but was recognised as most likely to a motoring journalist become CEO of the FirstRand Group to which the Rand Merchant Bank belongs. 6 Cum Laude Executive Management Award 7 ZOLA VALASHIYA SARINA CRONJÉ Zola Valashiya is a legal mind, an Valashiya co-found Debate Afrika, Before there was Zola Budd there country and road-running athletes. avid writer, a human rights advo- a voluntary association utilising de- was Sarina Cronjé, a woman who She is also the driving force behind cate and pioneer in debating excel- bate as a tool for both critical think- today is regarded as a legend in the Kovsie long distance champion lence.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Education Department Confirms Suspension of Managers REFILWE GAESWE Material (LSTM) Warehouses Across the Than One Warehouse
    COMMUNITY NEWS SETJHABA ENTERTAINMENT www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za Innovative “Alzheimer’s” Biography of Sanitary crisis at trio light up le “dementia” musical genius their future ke eng? launched special school a PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 5 health risk LENTSWELENTSWE LALA BATHOBATHO • VOICEVOICE OF THE PEOPLPEOPLEE WEDNESDAYWEDNESDA 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 FREE Saturday is National Braai Day and the fi res will be burning bright from 10:00 at the Clive Solomon Stadium as Bloemfontein’s fi rst Heidedal Braai Day Celebrations kicks off. The day is a celebration of one of the country’s strongest traditions and organisers hope to bring the whole community together. Some of the well-known artists who will be performing at the celebrations are Piyet Percy, TJ Andrew bench Da Rapper, Thato, Deda, Vincent and Vicus, Gershwin and the Stone sisters, Shan Lee and Shanelle. The DJs who will be in action are DJ Shaxe, DJ Kirbin Blow, DJ Dick and DJ Suspect. The dance groups, Skeem Sa Thanks and Lollie Boys, will be entertaining the crowd. The masters of ceremonies are Piyet, Charlton, E-Tone and an OFM presenter. Lots of prizes are to be won and the audience will have a chance to show off their talent with live karaoke. The gates of the stadium opens at 10:00 and the day will end at 23:00. Visitors must bring their own meat, grills and camping chairs. There will be a beer garden. Tickets Excitement mounts ahead can be bought in advance at Daisy’s at R50 a ticket, or on the day at the gates.
    [Show full text]
  • Luca Bigi E Ai Suoi Compagni Il Più Sincero E Saranno Sfide Difficili, Anche Rugbistico Degli “In Bocca Al Lupo”
    2 SALUTI ISTITUZIONALI 7 CALENDARIO SEI NAZIONI 2021 8 ALBO D’ORO SEI NAZIONI 10 TUTTI I RISULTATI DEL SEI NAZIONI 12 LE CLASSIFICHE DEL SEI NAZIONI 15 LA NAZIONALE 16 STAFF AZZURRO 20 IL CAPITANO AZZURRO 21 GLI AZZURRI 38 IL MINUTAGGIO DEGLI AZZURRI 40 LE STATISTICHE DELLA NAZIONALE 42 LE STATISTICHE DELL’ITALIA AL SEI NAZIONI 46 L’ITALIA AL SEI NAZIONI 47 I TABELLINI DELL’ITALIA DI FRANCO SMITH 49 LE AVVERSARIE 50 LA SCHEDA DELLA FRANCIA 52 LA SCHEDA DEL GALLES 54 LA SCHEDA DELL’INGHILTERRA 56 LA SCHEDA DELL’IRLANDA 58 LA SCHEDA DELLA SCOZIA 60 GLI ARBITRI DELL’ITALIA 64 FORSE NON TUTTI SANNO CHE... NEW HOME KIT INDICE 2020 - 2021 1 67 PROGRAMMA STAMPA SHOP.FEDERUGBY.IT Un anno fa approcciavamo il Guinness Un anno per rilanciarci, un Torneo Sei Nazioni del ventennale con un per tornare ad essere protagonisti. 2 nuovo staff tecnico e le speranze Il 6 febbraio riparte l’avventura degli che sempre accompagnano L’edizione 2021 che, per noi, parte azzurri nel Guinness Six Nations, GLIIL SALUTO ALTRI DEL i nuovi inizi. Nessuno di noi il 6 febbraio all’Olimpico di Roma in un’edizione che assume un AZZURRIPRESIDENTE F.I.R. poteva nemmeno lontanamente contro la Francia, dev’essere un particolare valore, dopo un 2020 prevedere gli stravolgimenti sociali, segnale di speranza per tutti. Per che ha stravolto le nostre vite e lo culturali, economici che avrebbero gli atleti, i tecnici, gli sponsor che ci sport mondiale. Il Sei Nazioni, con caratterizzato il 2020, cambiando per sono rimasti vicini in questi mesi, il suo prestigio, i suoi campioni e sempre il mondo e, di riflesso, il nostro ma soprattutto per gli appassionati, l’attenzione mediatica che è capace sport.
    [Show full text]
  • 1 Sep 14:00 1 December • 17:00
    CHEETAHS VS 1 DECEMBER1 SEP 14:00 • 17:00 BLOEMFONTEIN CONTENTS CHEETAHS TOYOTA CHEETAHS EDITORIAL TEAM Guinness PRO14 Welcome Message Ronel Pienaar Kobus le Roux Toyota Sponsor’s Message Chantelle du Plessis Free State Rugby Union Message ADVERTISING AND SUITES Wilna Jurack Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd Message 084 854 4492 Toyota Cheetahs Player Profiles PHOTOGRAPHY Johan Pretorius Toyota Cheetahs vs Connacht TOYOTA CHEETAHS Guinness PRO14 Fixtures & Results MARKETING MANAGER Kobus le Roux COPYRIGHT The official Cheetahs programme is compiled by Yskoud.com under license from Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd. All registered trademarks remain the property of Cheetahs and are used with Cheetahs permission. The views expressed in this programme are not necessarily those of Yskoud.com or Cheetahs. All right reserved. No part of this programme may be reproduced in any form, without the prior arrangement of the Cheetahs. CheetahsRugby www.facebook.com/CheetahsRugby @CheetahsRugby www.fscheetahs.co.za The arrival of Round 10 means we are almost at the half-way point of the regular season and teams right across the Guinness PRO14 still have so much to play for. The introduction of the Conference format was a necessity when we expanded into South Africa, but one of the knock-on benefits was the expansion of the Guinness PRO14 Final Series which means that more teams have more to play for. In Conference A right now, everyone from Munster down to Cardi Blues will feel confident they can join Glasgow Warriors in reaching the knock-out stages. It’s been another terrific start to the season for the Warriors under Dave Rennie who has his entire squad playing o the same hymn sheet.
    [Show full text]
  • 1 Sep 14:00 4 November • 16:30
    CHEETAHS VS 4 NOVEMBER1 SEP 14:00 • 16:30 BLOEMFONTEIN CONTENTS CHEETAHS TOYOTA CHEETAHS EDITORIAL TEAM Guinness PRO14 Welcome Message Ronel Pienaar Kobus le Roux Toyota Sponsor’s Message Chantelle du Plessis Free State Rugby Union Message ADVERTISING AND SUITES Wilna Jurack Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd Message 084 854 4492 Message by the Free State Premier PHOTOGRAPHY Johan Pretorius Rememberance Day TOYOTA CHEETAHS Toyota Cheetahs Player Profiles MARKETING MANAGER Kobus le Roux Toyota Cheetahs vs Munster COPYRIGHT Guinness PRO14 Fixtures & Results The official Cheetahs programme is compiled by Yskoud.com under license from Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd. All registered trademarks remain the property of Cheetahs and are used with Cheetahs permission. The views expressed in this programme are not necessarily those of Yskoud.com or Cheetahs. All right reserved. No part of this programme may be reproduced in any form, without the prior arrangement of the Cheetahs. CheetahsRugby www.facebook.com/CheetahsRugby @CheetahsRugby www.fscheetahs.co.za You know the rugby has really taken shape when the autumn internationals come into view and you realise that a third of the Guinness PRO14 season is already in the books. Reflecting on the first seven rounds of the Guinness PRO14 it is so encouraging to see how the individual goals of our clubs, their coaches and players, our unions and our broadcasters has created such a thriving Championship. It has been a really competitive season so far and whether we’re seeing tighter scorelines, surprise results or games that go right down to the final kick, our teams are providing drama and quality in equal measure.
    [Show full text]
  • Super 18 Australia Australian Conference Pos Team Pts 1 Brumbies 34 2 Force 26 3 Reds 21 4 Waratahs 19 5 Rebels 9
    XV14 Super 18 Australia Australian Conference Pos Team Pts 1 Brumbies 34 2 Force 26 3 Reds 21 4 Waratahs 19 5 Rebels 9 New Zealand New Zealand Conference Pos Team Pts 1 Crusaders 63 2 Hurricanes 58 3 Chiefs 57 4 Highlanders 51 5 Blues 37 South Africa Africa 1 Conference Pos Team Pts 1 Stormers 43 2 Cheetahs 21 3 Bulls 20 4 Japan Sunwolves 12 South Africa Africa 2 Conference Pos Team Pts 1 Lions 65 2 Sharks 42 3 Argentina Jaguares 33 4 Kings 28 Overall Pos Team Pts 1 South Africa Lions 65 2 New Zealand Crusaders 63 3 South Africa Stormers 43 4 Australia Brumbies 34 5 New Zealand Hurricanes 58 6 New Zealand Chiefs 57 7 New Zealand Highlanders 51 8 South Africa Sharks 42 9 New Zealand Blues 37 10 Argentina Jaguares 33 11 South Africa Kings 28 12 Australia Force 26 13 South Africa Cheetahs 21 14 Australia Reds 21 15 South Africa Bulls 20 16 Australia Waratahs 19 17 Japan Sunwolves 12 18 Australia Rebels 9 Quarts de finale Brumbies 16 35 Hurricanes Crusaders 17 0 Highlanders Lions 23 21 Sharks Stormers 11 17 Chiefs Demi-finales Crusaders 27 13 Chiefs Lions 44 29 Hurricanes Finale Lions 17 25 Crusaders Rugby Championship Première journée 19 août ANZ Stadium, Australie - Nouvelle-Zélande Sydney 19 août - Afrique du Sud - Argentine Deuxième journée 26 août Forsyth Barr Nouvelle-Zélande - Australie Stadium, Dunedin 26 août - Argentine - Afrique du Sud Troisième journée 9 septembre Yarrow Stadium, Nouvelle-Zélande - Argentine New Plymouth 9 septembre Perth Oval, Perth Australie - Afrique du Sud Quatrième journée 16 septembre North Harbour Nouvelle-Zélande
    [Show full text]
  • Media Release MEC Leeto Congratulates FS Cheetahs on The
    24 OCTOBER 2016 MEC LEETO CONGRATULATES FREE STATE CHEETAHS ON CURRIECUP TITLE The Free State MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mrs. N.S. Leeto would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Toyota Free State Cheetahs for winning the Nashua Currie Cup Final following their 36 - 16 victory over the Blue Bulls over the past weekend. The team dominated all aspects of the final match, and converted almost every opportunity into points to ultimately be crowned the 2016 Currie Cup champions. The Free State Cheetahs have won all 8 of the round robin matches and have earned a 4 try bonus point in 7 of the 8 round robin matches – the only match where they did not score 4 tries or more was against the Western Province in Cape Town. To this, they have added the semi-final victory of 55-17 over the Lions and the final victory Private Bag X20606, Bloemfontein, 9300 Business Partners Building, Cnr Henry and East Burger Streets, Bloemfontein Tel: (051) 410 4735 Fax: (051) 410 4786 Email: [email protected] over the Blue Bulls, making the 2016 season a 10 out of 10 season. Due to the team’s performance, the team as a collective is one of the nominees for team of the year and individual players like Ox Nche and Nico Lee are also nominated as players of the tournament. Free State Cheetahs’ performance also ensured that captain Francois Venter, winger Sergeal Peterson and flanker Oupa Mohoje were named in the Springbok squad to tour Europe in November.
    [Show full text]
  • Awesome Fire Power Displayed
    THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWS YOU CAN USE FREE Awesome fire power displayed On Friday evening residents of Bloemfontein and surrounding areas were treated to a display of force by 1 South African Tank Regiment during the annual night shooting exercise at the De Brug military firing range. The regiment, which is stationed at the Tempe Military base, entertained the sizeable crowd with an awesome display of fire power by the military’s older Mark I and more modern Mark II tanks. 16 Squadron of the South African Air Force also formed part of the entertainment by showing off its state-of-the-art Rooivalk gunship firing rockets, as well as its 20-mm cannon boasting a fire rate of 740 rounds per minute. PHOTOS: MORGAN PIEK %ORHP3DUN&HQWUH )DDQ)HUUHLUD5G/+3%IQ ZZZNUDDLQHVEORHPFR]D <RXUKRPHGHVHUYHV Like our facebook page and see what is available The powerToyota FORTUNER 4X4of 2.8 MANUAL savingL Save R93 000 Now Only R539 900 Toyota HILUX Toyota RAV4 2.8 RAIDER AUTOMATIC 2.0.00 GXGX MANUALMANANUA Save R20 000 Save R68 500 Now Only NowNoow OnlyR379 900 R359 900 CALLCAC LLLU USUS FORF A DEAL THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS wwwwww.ooranjetoyranje otabloemfontein.co.za Oranje Toyota Bloemfonteinin 0510551 40640406 3000303 0000 • CnCnrnr of Nelson Mandela Drive & Muller Street, Spitskop Image for illustration purposes only 2 COMMUNITY NEWS • GEMEENSKAPSNUUS www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 13 September 2018 Angry taxi operators invade Bloemfontein PIERCE VAN HEERDEN [email protected] After close to 80 minibus taxis arrived in Bloemfontein from Welkom yesterday, 11 taxi associations from the Lejweleputswa region, which includes Welkom, have threatened to stay in town until their demands are met by the Free State Department of Police, Roads, and Transport.
    [Show full text]
  • Beast Mtawarira ‘My Heart Is Full’
    FRANS STEYN EXCLUSIVE: WORLD CUP WINNER EYES BRITISH & IRISH LIONS DOUBLE JUNE 2020 2020 JUNE ISSUE 271 ISSUE BOKS’ BEST OUR WRITERS PICK THEIR DREAM TEAMS @SARUGBYMAG US ON TWITTER FOLLOW AND INSTAGRAM XXX XXXX SIKHUMBUZO NOTSHE du toit on the REALISING HIS comeback POTENTIAL trail BEAST MTAWARIRA ‘MY HEART IS FULL’ JUNE 2020 ISSUE 271 R31.90 ( incl VAT) Other countries R27.74 (excl TAX) KOBUS VAN WYK LOVING LIFE IN NEW ZEALAND Cover_Template.indd 1 2020/05/04 2:12 PM 130420 - 210x275mm - MSC Cruises - Compleat Golfer.pdf 1 4/8/2020 5:14:37 PM T H E S E A A T I TS M O S T WELCOMING C M Y CM MY CY CMY K On an MSC Cruise, we welcome you on board with a never-ending aspiration to satisfy our guests’ every need and deliver a truly unforgettable holiday experience. All of our staff are highly trained and focused on providing world-class service, all for your benefit. We welcome people from around the world and are dedicated to creating a richness of experiene for our guests that is personal, yet considered. For more information, visit msccruises.co.za MSC.indd 1 2020/04/30 14:11 ISSUE 271 Contents RETURNING STRONGER PIETER-STEPH DU TOIT HAS A NEW OUTLOOK ON THE GAME 16 BY JON CARDINELLI IN FULL FLIGHT A move to the Sharks has helped Sikhumbuzo 22 Notshe begin to realise his immense potential BY MIKE GREENAWAY FULL CIRCLE World Cup winner Frans Steyn is heading back 26 to Bloemfontein with a new set of goals BY MORGAN PIEK NOT ALL BLACK AND WHITE Former Bok coach Jake White arrives at the Bulls 30 having learned a number of life lessons BY
    [Show full text]
  • Volume 19, Number 26 Rugby and Coach, Rassie Erasmus 18 July 2019 Register to Receive Your Own Free Weekly Newsletter At
    “It will be a challenge playing Australia on the Saturday [July 20] and then flying out on the Sunday, only arriving in New Zealand on the Tuesday morning,” – Springbok director of Volume 19, Number 26 rugby and coach, Rassie Erasmus 18 July 2019 Register to receive your own free weekly newsletter at www.rugbyrsa.co.za A Two Team Solution to the Travel Conundrum Virtually from the moment the fixtures were What was perhaps most interesting was when the announced for the abbreviated Rugby Championship apparent composition of the two teams was 2019, the punditry has been puzzling over how to announced last Friday. Erasmus named 23 players address the Springbok challenge of facing Australia for Saturday: in Johannesburg one week and then taking on the mighty All Blacks in New Zealand the very next 15. Warrick Gelant; 14. Sbu Nkosi; 13. Jesse Kriel; Saturday. 12. André Esterhuizen; 11. Makazole Mapimpi; 10. Elton Jantjies; 9. Herschel Jantjies; 8. Francois In the end, coach Rassie Erasmus opted for a two- Louw; 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit; 6. Rynhardt Elstadt; team solution: to play two different teams in the two 5. Lood de Jager; 4. Eben Etzebeth (captain); 3. matches. In his words: Trevor Nyakane; 2. Bongi Mbonambi; 1. Tendai Mtawarira. “It will be a challenge playing Australia on the Saturday [July 20] and then flying out on the Sunday, Replacements: 16. Schalk Brits; 17. Lizo Gqoboka; only arriving in New Zealand on the Tuesday 18. Vincent Koch; 19. Marvin Orie; 20. Marcell morning,” he said. Coetzee; 21. Cobus Reinach; 22. Frans Steyn; 23.
    [Show full text]
  • Chancellor's Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner
    Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner 26 August 2017 www.ufs.ac.za Inspiring excellence. Transforming lives. Inspireer uitnemendheid. Verander lewens. Dr Khotso Mokhele UFS Chancellor PG Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Recipient 2 The Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year is the highest honour VIAN CHINNER accorded to an alumnus in recognition of the recipient’s distinguished achievements. This award celebrates an excellent alumnus who serves to inspire fellow alumni, current students and the community at large. Young Alumnus of the Year Recipient 3 This award acknowledges the achievements of alumni who have graduated LEAH MOLATSELI within the past decade and have contributed immensely to their fields. Cum Laude Award Recipients 4-6 This award is bestowed upon an alumnus to recognise excellence in any DAVID ABBEY field, whether vocational or voluntary. JOHAN EKSTEEN ZOLA VALASHIYA Executive Management Award Recipient 7 This service award is presented to an individual who has delivered SARINA CRONJÉ exceptional service to the University of the Free State. Kovsie Ambassador Award 8-9 The Kovsie Ambassador Award is bestowed upon an individual whose CRYSTAL-DONNA achievements have brought distinction to him/her, benefited his/her community and brought credit to the University of the Free State. ROBERTS FRANCO SMITH 2 Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year VIAN CHINNER Described by Gene Anderson, CEO of home-printed business cards he of Advanced Online Technology and made the necessary contacts on his The Billionaire Foundation ambas- first trip to the US, and from there sador, as one of the “most brilliant” on, he continued attending confer- people she had ever worked with, ences and events when the oppor- Vian Chinner epitomises ambition.
    [Show full text]
  • Entertainment Setjhaba Community
    COMMUNITY SETJHABA ENTERTAINMENT www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za Universitas Hospital: Lerato le Boitelo di tlisa Poems are inspiring to Six arrested for murder from best to worst thabo ho bana Raphael d’Abdon in Bloemspruit PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 5 LENTSWE LA BATHO • VOICE OF THE PEOPLE WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER 2016 FREE Don’t be fooled by the rain SEITHATI SEMENOKANE washing is also highly discouraged. & EARL COETZEE The municipality has written a letter to the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mangaung is still suffering from a Nomvula Mokonyane, in hope of being severe drought, says the chairperson able to get water supply from the Katse of Bloemwater, Tefetso Phitsane. The Dam in Lesotho. Phitsane says that if we two dams supplying water to the metro, do not receive enough rain by the middle namely Welbedacht Dam and Rustfontein of December, Mangaung will be in serious Dam, are both at extremely low levels trouble. of 9 percent and 25 percent respectively. “In the next two months, if there’s no Mangaung water restrictions have been water released from Katse Dam, we adjusted from 20% to 30%, while the will run into serious problems. So we municipality says it will continue to work are hoping that the minister will be able on improving its water infrastructure to respond positively to that letter by programme, as well as monitor water releasing water from the Katse Dam. wastage through leaks. By mid-December, if nothing happens Phitsane warned that residents should in terms of serious rain, we’ll then have not become complacent now that we’ve serious problems.” received a few drops of rain.
    [Show full text]
  • Gamedaybookgriquas Copy
    vs CHEETAHS SATURDAY • 27 JULY • 15:00 TOYOTA STADIUM • BLOEMFONTEIN CONTENTS CHEETAHS TOYOTA CHEETAHS EDITORIAL TEAM SA Rugby President Message Ronel Pienaar Kobus le Roux Toyota Sponsor’s Message Chantelle du Plessis Free State Rugby Union Message ADVERTISING AND SUITES Wilna Jurack Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd Message 084 854 4492 Toyota FS Cheetahs Player Profiles PHOTOGRAPHY Johan Pretorius Toyota FS Cheetahs vs Griquas TOYOTA CHEETAHS Currie Cup Fixtures & Results MARKETING MANAGER Kobus le Roux COPYRIGHT The official Cheetahs programme is compiled by Yskoud.com under license from Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd. All registered trademarks remain the property of Cheetahs and are used with Cheetahs permission. The views expressed in this programme are not necessarily those of Yskoud.com or Cheetahs. All right reserved. No part of this programme may be reproduced in any form, without the prior arrangement of the Cheetahs. CheetahsRugby www.facebook.com/CheetahsRugby @CheetahsRugby www.fscheetahs.co.za SA RUGBY PRESIDENT MESSAGE Good afternoon and welcome to this Thanks to the fans who have come to the Currie Cup match, proudly brought to stadium to support these teams. You are you by DirectAxis Financial Services. not only showing your support for them, but for the Currie Cup and South African The Currie Cup is one of the oldest rugby, and for that we are very grateful. competitions in world rugby, and we are delighted that the rich history, tradition Your support will assist us in ensuring that and passion associated with the the Currie Cup remains steeped in history competition and trophy still remains as one of the greatest competitions in the following the tournament’s inception in world, and one that your children, 1891.
    [Show full text]