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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
Shimlas & Kovsie Netball reign at SASSU 2007
2007-07-25
Various sporting codes of the University of the Free State (UFS) participated in the SASSU tournaments over the past June/July holidays.
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Rugby:
The Shimlas won their first game against Walter Sisulu University (Buffalo City) 69–0. The game was stopped 20 minutes before the end.
In their second game, the Shimlas won UJ 24-20.
The Shimlas won the final match against Pukke with a convincing 28-13.
Hockey:
The UFS woman’s team ended 6th in die A division
The UFS men’s team ended 5th in die B division
Squash:
The UFS men’s team ended 5th in the A division
The UFS woman’s team ended 1st in the B division
Karate:
Johann Rourke – 1st – Men above 80kg Kumite
Deidre West – 1st – Ladies open Kata Section
3rd – Ladies above 60kg in Kumite
Cross Country:
Women 4km – 2nd (Esté de jager came in 2nd)
Men 4km – 2nd (Boy Soke came in 1st)
Women Road Relay – 4th
Men Road Relay – 1st
The teams were as follow:
Esté de Jager
Thandi Malindi
Rone Reyneke
Boy Soke
Johan Cronjé
Michael Tlhoro
Dumisane Hlaselo
Netball:
Won the tournament.
Compiled by
Ansu Colditz
KovsieSport: Sports Officer
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