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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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International day for people with disabilities
2008-12-03
Received from: Hetsie Veitch
Please support a programme for the international day for people with disabilities:
Life and reality pageant, organised by Ilzé Greyling, herself being deaf. Also with Du Preez Stoltz, Riaan Naudé (blind singer), Seugnet Karsten, Sunell Wiehman and the Transoranje (School for the Deaf) Pikanini's.
On Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 18:30 for 19:00 at Ilanga Estate. Cost is R95 per person. Snacks are included and a cash bar is available.
Contact Ms Hetsie Veitch at the Unit for Students with Disabilities at x3713 or veitchhp@ufs.ac.za for tickets.