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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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Students visit Vice-Chancellor at home
2012-09-26
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Photo: Kaleidoscope
26 September 2012 |
The first-years and house committee members from the residences JBM Hertzog and NJ van der Merwe had the opportunity to visit Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Rector, and his wife, Grace, at their home in Bloemfontein during September 2012. During this fun-filled day students had the opportunity to relax, make merry and enjoy a meal together. WP Wahl, Assistant-Director: Assistant Director: Residence Life, says it was a wonderful opportunity to visit Prof. Jansen and his wife.