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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
International day for people with disabilities
2008-12-03
Received from: Hetsie Veitch
Please support a programme for the international day for people with disabilities:
Life and reality pageant, organised by Ilzé Greyling, herself being deaf. Also with Du Preez Stoltz, Riaan Naudé (blind singer), Seugnet Karsten, Sunell Wiehman and the Transoranje (School for the Deaf) Pikanini's.
On Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 18:30 for 19:00 at Ilanga Estate. Cost is R95 per person. Snacks are included and a cash bar is available.
Contact Ms Hetsie Veitch at the Unit for Students with Disabilities at x3713 or veitchhp@ufs.ac.za for tickets.