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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
Registrar of banks addresses MBA students
2006-10-06
The Registrar of Banks, Mr Errol Kruger, delivered a guest lecture
to the MBA students of the University of the Free State's (UFS) School of Management. Here are, in front from the left: Mr Kruger, Prof Helena van Zyl (Director: UFS School of Management) and Mr Eugene Bates (Senior Analyst of the South African Reserve Bank); back: Ms Litlhare Mafatle (MBA student), Mr Peter Tsoafo (MBA student) and Ms Chanana Mfosi (MBA student).
Photo: Stephen Collett