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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
Moeletsi Mbeki speaks about the political economy of South Africa
2012-08-12
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Moeletsi Mbeki
10 August 2012 |
Well-known author and political economist Moeletsi Mbeki will deliver a public lecture at the university on Wednesday 15 August 2012. Mr Mbeki, the deputy chairperson of the South African Institute of International Affairs, will speak about “The political economy of South Africa”.
The lecture is hosted by the Department of Philosophy.
CR Swart Senate Hall, Bloemfontein Campus
15:15 -16:30
For more information contact Johann Rossouw at RossouwJH@ufs.ac.za