UCTSchoolofEconomics

The School of Economics, under the auspices of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), is seeking to make two permanent appointments of black South Africans at the Lecturer level in the fields of Economic Development and in Experimental & Behavioural Economics.

The School of Economics is saddened by the passing of George Bizos. As we face a deepening crisis of poverty and inequality, his unwavering commitment to justice and human rights inspires us in our work towards economic justice for all.

The School of Economics statement on the ongoing public debate and statements concerning the Commentary by Professor Nattrass that recently appeared in the South African Journal of Science.

The anguish of George Floyd’s last words - “I can’t breathe” - reflect the lived reality for black lives in our City and around the world, and these words should ring in our ears and move us to action.

Lest we think the assault on black lives is just a problem in the US, let’s not forget that under lockdown in our own country, Collins Khosa, Petrus Miggels, Sibusiso Amos and Adane Emmanuel have also lost their lives to acts of police brutality.