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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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Kovsie Bequest society presents workshop on estates
2007-08-06
The Kovsie Bequest Society (KBS) of the University of the Free State (UFS) will present a workshop on estate planning and estate administration:
Date: Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Time: 09:00-13:00
Place: Reitz Hall, Centenary Complex, UFS Main Campus
The presenter of the session on estate planning is Mr Gert Nel, Director of Corporate Tax at PriceWaterhouse Coopers. He will focus on trusts and tax. Prof. Johan van Schalkwyk, Head of the UFS Department of Private Law will present the session on estate administration.
Interpreting services from Afrikaans to English will be available. The cost is R400.00 per person, which includes lunch, tea and refreshments. Enquiries can be directed to Ms Kathy Verwey at 051 401 9343 or verweyke.stg@mail.uovs.ac.za .