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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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Congratulations, Shimlas!
2010-03-10

 
Here with the ball is Jamba Ulengo, right wing of the Shimlas in action. With him is Divandré Strydom (wing), who replaced Reinhardt Erwee. Strydom scored two tries.
Photo: Gerhard Louw

We are, together with you, proud of your triumph (51-32) over the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Monday evening, 15 March 2010.

We wish you everything of the best for the Varsity Cup semi-finals against the FNB Ikeys Tigers that you are playing against on their home ground, the Green Mile in Groote Schuur, on Monday, 22 March 2010.

  • Read more about the match against UJ at: Click here

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