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25 Januarie 2021 06:00 Professor Mohammad Karaan leaves behind a legacy of humanity.
Tributes have been pouring in from all over the Helderberg and the country after the sudden passing of academic and thought leader on agriculture, Professor Mohammad Karaan.
The Strand resident died last week due to Covid-19 complications. Stellenbosch University (SU) , Western Cape government, ANC, Cosatu, Agri SA and various other organisations have all expressed sadness and shock at his passing.
Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Thoko Didiza described Karaan as a champion of agriculture and rural development.
SU rector and vice-chancellor Professor Wim de Villiers, in a statement, said: “It’s really shocking to hear of Professor Karaan’s untimely death. He was a particularly valued and beloved colleague who made his mark at SU, but also nationally and internationally.”
Moderate economic recovery rests heavily on vaccine
By Siphelele Dludla
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JOHANNESBURG - SOUTH Africaâs economy is expected to bounce back to slight recovery in 2021 due to robust terms of trade and stronger exports.
However, this rebound is heavily reliant on a successful Covid-19 vaccine programme and the relaxation of lockdown restrictions as economic indicators continue pointing to a sharp downturn in 2020.
South Africa will next month begin rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine to 1.5 million mainly healthcare members and other workers in critical government sectors. This is expected to ease the pressure on the public healthcare system, boost confidence and open up more economic sectors as the rise in Covid-19 cases saw alcohol sales being banned.
Inflation for 2020 averaged a low 3.3%, but this trend is unlikely to continue into 2021. Economists are optimistic the Reserve Bank won't yet rush for interest rate hikes.