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MANELISI MAGORO The University of Pretoria conducted its first-ever virtual #ChooseUP Day on 15 August due to lockdown regulations. This virtual event is believed to be the first of its kind for a tertiary institution in South Africa and it is aimed at introducing UP, the staff members and the university’s campuses. The live stream featured Vice Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe, Student Representative Council (SRC) President David Kabwa and Faculty Deans. The virtual #ChooseUP Day was tailored and personalised for each conditionally admitted UP student with links that directed them to their areas of interests that were specified on their RSVP’s. The linksRead More →

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FELICIANA NEZINGU This year, the global tourism industry has declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when social distancing is encouraged and movement is restricted around the world, travel destinations such as Times Square in New York or the Colosseum in Rome are empty. The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has estimated that due to the pandemic, international tourist arrivals around the world could decline by 20% to 30%, this year. Domestic tourism in South Africa has also been negatively affected. The Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, has predicted that domestic tourism will most likely resume in December.Due to the severe restrictions on travelRead More →