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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
Kovsie culture acknowledges it’s best
2006-11-12
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| The University of the Free State's (UFS) Kovsie Culture acknowledged students who achieved in terms of culture the past year. At the function were, from the left: Itumeleng Letsoara (for being solo-winner of the Kovsie Talent Search 2006), Mr Louis Botha (UFS Culture Officer), Hanno van Heerden (honorary colours for Drama and Theatre Art and finalist in the ATKV Crescendo Kreatief Liedjieskyfkompetisie), Thabo Hlongwane (for his achievement in singing on a national level in among others Huisgenoot Skouspel) and Hilletje Möller (honorary colours for Drama and Theatre Art).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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