Bloemfontein – Oprah Winfrey has applauded the ability of South Africans, particularly those in the Free State, to forgive. Winfrey was speaking shortly after she was awarded an honorary doctorate in Education at the University of the Free State (UFS) on Friday. She addressed the audience that had gathered to watch the graduation ceremony and took a few questions from … [Read more...] about Oprah commends South Africans’ spirit of forgiveness
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All roads lead to UFS
Bloemfontein – Thousands of people – young and old - filled the Callie Human Centre at the University of the Free State (UFS) to welcome "the daughter of the soil." This is how the university refered to Oprah Winfrey on a banner especially made to welcome the talk show queen on Friday, where she received an honorary doctorate in education. The mix of the crowd gathered to … [Read more...] about All roads lead to UFS
Bloemfontein shows up to see Dr Oprah
Bloemfontein – As Friday progressed in an ice cold Bloemfontein, people were making their way to the Callie Human Centre, in anticipation of the arrival of the queen of talk - Oprah Winfrey. BuaNews caught up with a group of girls from St Michaels School for Girls, who were anxiously waiting for the talk show host's arrival. The girls also had a case of nerves, as they were … [Read more...] about Bloemfontein shows up to see Dr Oprah
University of the Free State anxiously awaits Oprah’s visit
Pretoria- The University of the Free State (UFS) graduation ceremony tickets, where American television host and actress, Oprah Winfrey will receive an honorary Doctorate in Education, were snapped up a few hours after they become available on Wednesday. UFS spokesperson, Lacea Loader, described the atmosphere at the university as electric with the upcoming visit and … [Read more...] about University of the Free State anxiously awaits Oprah’s visit
