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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
Thebe Ikalafeng talks about the developing of a personal branding at a function of Kovsie Alumni
2007-04-18
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The University of the Free State’s (UFS) Kovsie Alumni presented a luncheon with Mr Thebe Ikalafeng, Chief Executive Officer of Brand Leadership as guest speaker. Mr Ikalafeng, who is an expert in branding, is the former executive director of Nike South Africa where he worked closely with amongst others Kaizer Chiefs and the Springbok Rugby Team. The topic of his discussion was: Developing a distinct brand aligned with your world, work and passions. Attending the luncheon were, from the left: Dr Ivan van Rooyen (Director of UFS Marketing), Ms Suzan Mshumpela (Deputy Director of UFS Marketing), Mr Ikalafeng and Prof. Niel Viljoen (Chief Director of Operations at the UFS).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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