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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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Moeletsi Mbeki speaks about the political economy of South Africa
2012-08-12
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Moeletsi Mbeki
10 August 2012 |
Well-known author and political economist Moeletsi Mbeki will deliver a public lecture at the university on Wednesday 15 August 2012. Mr Mbeki, the deputy chairperson of the South African Institute of International Affairs, will speak about “The political economy of South Africa”.
The lecture is hosted by the Department of Philosophy.
CR Swart Senate Hall, Bloemfontein Campus
15:15 -16:30
For more information contact Johann Rossouw at RossouwJH@ufs.ac.za