Tuks Rag procession engulfs eastern Pretoria
Posted on 14 Feb 2011
The streets of Pretoria were buzzing with about 7 000 students who were parading and flaunting their colourful floats during the main RAG procession on Saturday 12 February 2011. The event also drew lots of community members who were giving out donations to excited students. At the final judging, this year's float competition was won by the men's residence Olympus and the women's residence Erica. Their float's theme was about the discovery of electricity.
Opening of the Faculty of Theology 2011
Posted on 14 Feb 2011
The Faculty of Theology recently held a special service to open the academic year. The service was led by the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Johan Buitendag.
A recent commentary by Ian Michler of Africa Geographic Magazine
Ken Ferguson
Posted on 14 Feb 2011
A recent commentary by Ian Michler of Africa Geographic Magazine (February 2011) has highlighted a major review edited by Ken Ferguson (Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria) and John Hanks (Independent Consultant) on the pros' and cons', in terms of biodiversity conservation, of the erection of park and veterinary disease control fences.
The University of Pretoria and Hyundai to reward dedicated first-year students
Posted on 11 Feb 2011
The University of Pretoria (UP) and Hyundai will on Monday, 14 February 2011, reward one new first-year student with a brand new car for his or her dedication during UP's new academic orientation programme.
TuksCricket : Bright future for raw paced, big hearted Marchant
Posted on 11 Feb 2011
During one of our visits to Tzaneen, Ben Vorster Hoërskool to be exact, Rob Walter (former Technical Director of TuksCricket Club and current Protea fitness and fielding Coach) and Anton Roux (TuksCricket Academy Head Coach) spotted a young fast bowler by the name of Marchant de Lange.
TuksBasketball : Neo takes charge of 1st team
Posted on 10 Feb 2011
TuksBasketball would like to welcome the newly appointed 1st team coach, Neo Mothiba who is also the current captain of the Senior National Team and Nompumelelo Ramatsoga, who is the 2nd team ladies coach.
First South African to be appointed to the Board of the International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT)
Posted on 10 Feb 2011
Professor Berendien Lubbe from the Department of Tourism Management at the University of Pretoria has been appointed on the Board of the International Federation for IT and Travel and Tourism (IFITT). She is the first South African to be appointed on the Board of this prestigious organisation
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