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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
Guest lecturers addressed the MBA- students
2005-09-07
Several guest lecturers addressed the MBA- students at the University of the Free State's (UFS) School of Management this year. Two of them are here with the Director of the UFS School of Management, Prof Helena van Zyl. On the photo are from left Mr Winston Mosiako, Chief Executive Officer of Lechabile IT Services, Prof Van Zyl and Mr Sizwe Nxasana, current Chief Executive Officer of Telkom.