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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
Two Kovsies in Top Ten on Television program
2004-08-27
The cream of the Kovsie crop! Hanno van Heerden(left) and Andries Gous are two of the Top Ten Zing finalists on Kyknet. Hanno is a drama student and Andries studies LLB. They will show their talent on 27 August in front of the panel of judges. UFS Marketing donated corporate clothing to the duo to wish them good luck. From the left are Hanno, Andries and Mr Johan Otto, senior marketer of the University at the Free State