We speak now to Professor Francis Petersen from the University of the Free State. He penned an opinion piece entitled, ‘how do we fix our falling country’. One of the things he says is that it is impossible to build a thriving economy on the back of a divided society. He also talks about the vital role that higher education can play. How now joins us on the line to share some of his thoughts….

Guest: Prof Francis Petersen - Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State