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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
Latest methods to maintain UFS sport fields, investigated
2009-07-30
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Mr Dougie Heymans, Kovsie Rugby Manager and assistant couch of the Shimlas, and Mr Arno van Niekerk, Senior Officer at KovsieSport, also responsible for Kovsie Cricket, recently attended the annual Turftek Open Day in Pretoria. They return to the campus, equipped with information on the latest methods and equipment to maintain the UFS’s sports grounds and fields. Turftek is responsible for the maintenance of KovsieSport’s grounds and fields.
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