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Grey College Honours Matriculant of the Year
Grey College, Bloemfontein, proudly announces its finalists in the prestigious Matriculant of the Year Competition, an annual tradition that honors outstanding Grade 12 learners who embody the school’s values of scholarship, leadership, and community service. The competition attracted exceptional candidates, each demonstrating remarkable dedication to academics, cultural involvement, and social responsibility.
Matriculant of the Year | Here are the top candidates in esteemed competition
BLOEMFONTEIN – The University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media’s 45th Matriculant of the Year competition today announces its top group: a group of well-rounded matriculants from 15 schools across the country. Of the top group, 14 finalists – 11 girls and three boys – will take part in the final round at the Monte Bello Estate outside Bloemfontein from 5 to 7 October.
Matriculant of the Year | Last chance for top matriculants to enter
BLOEMFONTEIN – Matric learners from across South Africa who excel in leadership, academics, culture and sport, and who plan to study at the University of the Free State (UFS) next year, have only until Friday 31 July to enter the UFS and Novus Media’s Matriculant of the Year competition. The top 25 participants stand a chance to win bursaries, cash prizes and gifts worth approximately R500 000.
Cash-in-transit crash claims one life at Gamtoos Valley
GAMTOOS VALLEY – A man was killed and two security guards were injured in a crash involving two cash-in-transit vehicles and a Hyundai H-1 on the N2 at Gamtoos Valley in the early hours of 29 July. According to the Eastern Cape Department of Transport, preliminary reports indicate that the seven-seater was travelling on the wrong side of the road when it collided with one of the armoured vehicles.
Matriculant of the Year | Closing date near for achievers who want to enter
BLOEMFONTEIN – Entries are streaming in for the University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media’s Matriculant of the Year competition as the closing date draws near. Matric learners from across South Africa who excel in academics, culture, sport and leadership, and who plan to study at the UFS next year, are invited to enter. Former finalists say one of the greatest benefits of taking part in the competition was the boost it gave their self-confidence.
Matriculant of the Year | Discipline, goals set top candidates apart
BLOEMFONTEIN – Pick n Pay Preller Walk has been closely associated with the Matriculant of the Year competition for more than a decade. According to John Pentz of this store in Bloemfontein their involvement reflects a core value established by founder Raymond Ackerman: giving back to the communities that support the business.
Matrikulant van die Jaar | Dissipline en doelwitte onderskei topkandidate
BLOEMFONTEIN – Pick n Pay Preller Walk is al langer as ’n dekade nou betrokke by die Matrikulant van die Jaar-kompetisie. Volgens John Pentz van dié winkel in Bloemfontein weerspieël hul betrokkenheid ’n kernwaarde wat deur die stigter, Raymond Ackerman, gevestig is: om terug te ploeg in die gemeenskappe wat die onderneming ondersteun.
Matrikulant van die jaar | Jong leiers se outentieke stem gehoor
BLOEMFONTEIN – “Inisiatiewe soos die Matrikulant van die Jaar-kompetisie bevestig vir jong mense dat húl stem waarde het.” Só sê Leoni Wessels, verhoudingsbestuurder vir Absa Premium Besigheidsbank, oor die motivering vir die bank se betrokkenheid by die kompetisie van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) en Novus Media. Die eerste inskrywings is reeds ontvang. “Wanneer jong mense die geleentheid kry om hulself uit te druk en erkenning te ontvang, bou dit selfvertroue, leierskap en identiteit.
Matriculant of the Year | Young leaders’ authentic voices heard
BLOEMFONTEIN – “Initiatives such as the Matriculant of the Year competition affirm to young people that their voices matter.” This is according to Leoni Wessels, relationship executive at Absa Premium Business Banking, explaining the bank’s motivation for supporting the University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media’s competition. The first entries have already been received.
Matriculant of the Year | Competition builds self-awareness, boosts confidence
BLOEMFONTEIN – “Today’s matric learners need adaptability, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and a strong values foundation to succeed.
NovaNews for schools: Share your story, reach your community
NovaNews is launching the Schools Zone – a dynamic digital home for school news, sport, achievement, and community stories across South Africa – on Youth Day, 16 June, a day that celebrates young people as powerful agents of change. The Schools Zone will have a dedicated site for school sport in the School Sports Zone. Central to this launch is the incorporation of the beloved Schools That Rock website into the NovaNews Schools Zone.
Matriculant of the Year | Competition cultivates leadership and opportunities
BLOEMFONTEIN – The Kovsie Alumni Trust’s (KAT) involvement in the Matriculant of the Year competition aligns closely with the trust’s commitment to empowering young people through education, leadership development, and the creation of opportunities. This is according to Bertie Haasbroek, chairperson of KAT. “The competition celebrates academic excellence, resilience and potential – values that are essential for building a stronger South Africa.
Matriculant of the Year | Novus Media’s involvement a vote of confidence in SA youth
BLOEMFONTEIN – Being involved in the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Matriculant of the Year competition as media partner is far more than a sponsorship for Novus Media – it is an investment in the people who will tell South Africa’s story next. Esmé Smit, chief executive officer, says the company believes strong communities are built by people who tell their stories and use their voice.
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Matriculant of the Year | Enter to gain the opportunity of a lifetime
BLOEMFONTEIN – For more than 40 years, the Matriculant of the Year competition has been making a difference in the lives of hundreds of young people who have started their career path at the University of the Free State (UFS). This year it will be no different, with the 45th competition starting this week. Not only is it the launch of the 2026 competition, but the UFS is also excited to welcome Novus Media as a new media partner for the competition.
Uitblinker-matrikulant wen toe weer, dié keer met universiteit-studie
Josh Horak het hom in 2022 vir die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) se Matrikulant van die Jaar-kompetisie ingeskryf op voorwaarde dat hy nie wen nie. En toe wen hy! Vanjaar het hy weer gewen. Op sy gradeplegtigheid verlede week is dié BRek-student as die beste student in ’n driejaar-BA-graadkursus in die Fakulteit vir Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe aangewys. Hy was ook elke jaar, oor dié drie jaar, die topstudent in sy klas.
Matrikulant van die Jaar se topkandidate op UV-kampus verwelkom
Jy het 0 artikels om hierdie maand te deel. Stuur hierdie storie aan 'n vriend! Vul die ontvanger se e-posadres in Besig om te laai. Wag asseblief... Intekenare kan na hierdie artikel luister Die groep topkandidate in verlede jaar se Matrikulant van die Jaar-kompetisie het die verwelkoming deur die Kovsie Alumnitrust (KAT) bygewoon.
Programme focuses on these young people
While the philosophy of POPUP is that while they will not necessarily solve the problem, they are still investing in people. “Everybody needs somebody to help them. We want to help them to discover themselves and to give them tools to enter the labour market,” says Marnélle Prinsloo, co-ordinator of POPUP (People Upliftment Programme) in Bloemfontein.
Rich life commemorated
A life history that started in Bloemfontein, stretched over several countries and was concluded where it began – in the Free State capital. This sums up the very full and interesting life of Christopher Ashman, who passed away in Bloemfontein on 2 May at the age of 89. Born on Christmas in 1934, Ashman matriculated from Christian Brothers’ College in Bloemfontein at the age of 16.
Top achievers may now enter
Meeting the other finalists of the Matriculant of the Year competition is the highlight of the event. So says Joshua Horak, the competition’s first winner reared by the St. Andrew’s School in Bloemfontein. Top-achieving Gr. 12 learners from across the country may once again enter the Matriculant of the Year competition, made possible by the University of the Free State (UFS), Netwerk24, and Volksblad.
Top matriculants may now enter
Top-achieving Gr. 12 learners from across the country may once again enter the Matriculant of the Year competition, made possible by the University of the Free State (UFS), Netwerk24, and Volksblad. Besides displays of academic excellence, admirable leadership qualities, and an active participation in cultural and sporting activities, potential entrants should also endeavour to further their full-time studies at the UFS for the 2024 academic year.
Matrikulant van die Jaar-stryd beloon jonges wat uitblink
Die Franse ambassade in Suid-Afrika sê hy is deur die polisie in Frankryk ingelig dat Pretty Yende op die Charles de Gaulle-lughawe voorgekeer is omdat sy glo nie ’n geldige visum gehad het nie.
Matrieks kan hulle inskryf
Matriekpresteerders kan hulle nou vir die 40ste Matrikulant van die Jaar-kompetisieinskryf. Dié kompetisie word deur die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV), Netwerk24 en Volksblad aangebied. Van links is prof. Francis Petersen (rektor van die UV), Pieter Hoogenboezem (2019-wenner) en Gert Coetzee (redakteur van Volksblad).Foto: Siska Martin Pieter Hoogenboezem beskryf sy eerste jaar as student aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) as ’n “roller-coaster ride”.
NG kerk Steynsrus vier 110de jaar
“Tye soos dié (Covid-19) is ongekaart en ons weet nie wat om te doen nie.” Só som dr. Arnold Smith, leraar van die NG gemeente Steynsrus die tyd waarin nou geleef word, op. Hy verwys spesifiek na die gemeente se 110de bestaansjaarvieringe einde Junie wat weens die inperking in die slag gebly het. Die gemeente kon hierdie mylpaal intussen darem met ’n Jubelfees met ’n virtuele komponent – goedere kon vooraf bestel word – vier.
Prof. Piet Moolman dood aan hartaanval
Sielsgoed Om vrede te maak met wag is ’n kuns wat bemeester moet word. Maar dit is iets waarmee sy sukkel, skryf Esté Gross. Aktueel “Hoe vat jy ’n byl . . . en jy kap, kap, kap?” Dít is een van die gedagtes wat ’n vriendin van die Van Breda-gesin bybly, skryf Julian Jansen in dié uittreksel uit sy boek Die De Zalze-moorde. Menings Op 12 Januarie 2013 het Joseph Ratzinger, ook bekend as die rottweiler van God, amptelik die tuig neergelê as pous van die Rooms-Katolieke Kerk.
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