A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 05 July 1970

On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Economic Student Society departed on a luxury tour to Cape Town.

Perdeby, 29 May 1970 © UP Archives

The students will depart on “S.A. Oranje” train and visit industries like Rembrandt Tabaco and Lever Brothers. A major part of the tour was funded by dr. Anton Rupert. 10 male and 10 female students were set to depart on the tour. The article in which the society’s tour plan appeared noted that two female students were still needed to complete the group.

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