This was the first day of the third school term in the Western Cape. Rhenish school met for the first time in three weeks. Stellenbosch University had its first classes today. And, CPUT staff were expected back on campus.
I finalized the reader and accompanying CD for the Wind and Hydro course in Stellenbosch. I also prepared for a talk I'm giving tomorrow on campus sustainability.
Tracy spent the morning and early afternoon on research.
Catherine went to daycare. She was disappointed that Playball didn't happen today. (We thought they would have it on the first day of the new term.)
One interesting news item: Tito Mboweni was replaced as head of the South African Reserve Bank today. Mboweni followed the policy of "inflation targeting," that is, he wanted to keep inflation within certain (low) limits as a means to ensuring long-term economic growth. There are others who would rather see a bit higher inflation as a way to stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty. The growth faction has won out, it seems, and Mboweni had to depart.
--Matt