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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
About 20 million South Africans are expected to participate in the 5th National Elections
2014-05-06
About 20 million South Africans are expected to participate in the 5th National Elections on Wednesday 7 May 2014.
While the country will be following the media very closely for reporting on the elections and election results, the University of the Free State’s Department: Communication and Brand Management would like to urge the media to make use of our experts for political analysis and comment.
Contact details of our
experts who will be available for comment on Elections 2014.