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17 August 2020
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Story Nitha Ramnath
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Within the next five years, 60% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. Urban living comes with large-scale economic advantages and society benefits from economies of scale. But, COVID-19 is challenging urban living. We have introduced the term ‘social distancing’ and some policy analysts have even argued for the de-densification of cities.
Join us for a discussion where our panellists will analyse this perceived conflict.
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2020
Time: 14:00 to 15:30 (South African Standard Time – GMT +2)
Please RSVP to Elelwani Mmbadi at
mmbadiE@ufs.ac.za no later than 25 August, upon which you will receive a Skype for Business meeting invite and link to access the webinar.
Speakers:
Prof Ivan Turok
Dr Geci Karuri-Sebina
Mr Thiresh Govender
Moderator:
Lochner Marais
Kovsie Bequest Society inform members on estate planning
2009-05-25
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Recently the members of the Kovsie Bequest Society (Kbs) attended an information session on the planning of an estate. The information session was hosted by the Kbs. Mr Gert Nel, Director of Corporate Tax at PriceWaterhouseCoopers was die presenter. Prof. André Venter, Head of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health also shared the world of paediatric intensive care with the audience. Attending the occasion were, from the left: Ms Pat Lamusse (UFS Marketing), Dr Andries Klopper, Ms Klopper and Ms Elsje de la Rosa.
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