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17 August 2020 | Story Nitha Ramnath | Photo istock

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

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UFS Centre for Estate Planning Law share knowledge on trusts
2009-09-07

 
The Faculty of Law’s Centre for Estate Planning Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently presented a very successful seminar on the hidden problems that trusts hold. Prof. Willie van der Westhuizen from Millers Attorneys in George was the speaker and he once again shared very insightful knowledge with the seminar attendees. Prof. van der Westhuizen is an Extraordinary Professor in the Department of Private Law at the Faculty of Law at the UFS. The seminar was well attended by approximately 50 attorneys and financial planners. At the seminar were, from the left: Mr Louis van Vuren, BoE; Prof. Willie van der Westhuizen; Mr Kenneth Mould, Centre for Estate Planning Law; and Mr Pieter Brits, Centre for Estate Planning Law.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs

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