Economics professor wins Outstanding Alumnus award
Posted by Johan Fourie on 2011-10-14
Professor Rachel Jafta of SU's Department of Economics and founder of Rachel's Angels was the guest speaker at the Rector's Awards For Outstanding Achievement held at the Wallenberg Research Centre at STIAS on Wednesday (12 October). She received the SRC Award for Outstanding Alumnus. In the photo, prof Jafta receives the award with Jan Greyling, former SRC Chairman, and prof Russel Botman, rector. (Photo: Hennie Rudman)
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