BACKSTORY: UCT professor Haroon Bhorat
We question Haroon Bhorat, professor of economics and director at the development policy research unit at the University of Cape Town
Nominate your eighth wonder of the world. The 1943 painting Broadway Boogie Woogie by Piet Mondrian. What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? Do your research beforehand, but also trust your instinct. What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? Zanzibar in the 1990s: officials were seeking bribes because my wife and I were on different surnames. Which phrase or word do you most overuse? "It is crucial." Tell us about a hidden gem in SA that not many people know about. Nice ’n Spicy in Cape Town, a tiny Indian curry house run by a former DJ; and Andalousse Moroccan Cuisine, Woodstock, Cape Town. How do you deal with stress? What are your top tips for handling stress? Running regularly and any outdoor activity involving nature. When and where were you happiest? A year’s sabbatical with my family in Manhattan. Museums, jazz, plays, good food and a great work environment. What was your first job? Packing shelves at the OK Bazaars in Cape Town. What is your biggest regret? Not having the f...
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