Prof Rachel Jafta honoured

Posted by Melt van Schoor on 2017-03-08

Dr Chris Jones, chair of the US's SRC chairpersons' club and head of the US unit for moral leadership (Theology) recently awarded Rachel Jafta, a professor in the Economics Department, with an award (awarded annually) recognising her exceptional service to the South African and international community.

Apart from being a professor in Economics, Rachel is also the chairperson of Media 24's board, and organises various community service projects, such as the Cape Town Carnival.

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