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08 April 2020
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Story Prof Francois Vreÿ, and Prof Hussein Solomon
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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Department congratulates staff with their degrees
2007-05-13
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The Department of Afro-asiatic Studies, Sign Language and Language Practice at the University of the Free State (UFS) held a function where staff were congratulated with obtaining their degrees during the recent autumn graduation ceremony held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. From the left, are: Ms Charity Morrison, who obtained a B.Sc. degree in Human and Social Dynamics, Ms Nikiwe Matebula, who obtained a masters degree in Language Practice (Language Management), Prof. Jackie Naudé (Departmental Chairperson) and Ms Annéli Machin , who obtained the degree B.Th. with distinction. Ms Machin was also awarded the dean's medal for the best baccalaureus degree student in the Faculty of Theology.
Photo: Lacea Loader
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