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08 April 2020
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Story Prof Francois Vreÿ, and Prof Hussein Solomon
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The international response to the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a health security threat stimulated an international response that commenced with drastic, but localised actions in China, but responses rapidly manifested in more extreme measures in the rest of the world. Amidst international efforts imposing extraordinary national and international movement restrictions and a rush to find a medical cure, two questions arise. First, how does COVID-19 as a health security threat feature within the global security debate and second, how to explain the harsh responses that one observes.
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Learners of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls visit our university
2011-07-15
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Learners of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
Photo: Kobus Robbertze |
About 70 learners of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls recently visited our Bloemfontein campus to discuss possible career opportunities. University staff members and students gave the learners information about study courses, student life, cultural and sport activities at our university. The group is the first Grade 12 class of the Academy.