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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
UFS residences receive training equipment from Steinhoff
2009-07-30
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| Hannes Lombard and Rockey le Roux, rugby official at Kovsie rugby. |
| Steinhoff International, the main sponsor of hostel rugby, sponsored each men’s hostel at the University of the Free State (UFS) with five tackle bags as well as match balls. The official handover was done recently during a Kovsie rugby meeting where the residence committee members responsible for sport were present. Veritas and Panthers were not present during the hand over. |