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Professor Hope H. Magidimisha-Chipungu is the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) chair for Inclusive Cities which is funded by National Research Foundation (NRF) and South African Cities Network (SACN). The SARChI Chair for Inclusive Cities is hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal, under the school of S Built Environment and Development Studies cluster. 

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The UKZN Head of Planning and Housing, Dr Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu and Masilu Masekameni from Wits school of Public Health address how town planning and primary healthcare can be critical in times of natural disaster. Courtesy #DStv403

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"Thus in poor and marginalised communities, outbreaks of the virus are likely to go undetected for a longer time and smoulder and spread. In such circumstances, we will all be doomed - coronavirus does not discriminate."

Prof. Hope Magidimisha

SARChi Chair

If our cities are sleepless, planners cannot afford to slumber

Prof. Hope Magidimisha

SARChi Chair

A city with technology is just a pinch step to been smart.

Prof. Hope Magidimisha

SARChi Chair

Who are city migrants? Are non-city based indigenous less migrants?

Prof. Hope Magidimisha

SARChi Chair