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17 August 2020
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Story Nitha Ramnath
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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
UFS alumni elect Executive Management
2009-09-17
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The Alumni Executive Management of the University of the Free State (UFS) was re-elected for the 2009/2010 period at the Alumni National Management Meeting held on Friday, 4 September 2009. Here are, from the left: Mr Pule Molalenyane, Vice-Chairperson, Mr Naudé de Klerk, Chairperson, Ms Suzan Mshumpela, Head: Alumni Relations at the UFS, Mr Piet Wille, Prof. Nico du Plessis, Mr Hendric Thukwane, Mr Pieter du Toit, and Adv Mauritz Randlehoff, Vice-Chairperson. Ms Loraine Kriek was absent when the photo was taken.
Photo: Dries Myburg |