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26 January 2022
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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Photo University of the Western Cape
The late Prof Jaap Durand.
The management of the University of the Free State (UFS) is saddened to learn of the passing of Prof Jaap Durand, revered theological academic and author. Prof Durand obtained his master’s degree from the UFS and received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy from the UFS in 2004.
Prof Durand has had a colourful career as academic, writer, and struggle activist: from Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the University of the Western Cape to Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the same university. He also served as the ombudsman of Stellenbosch University from 2002 to 2003.
During his life, Prof Durand was a unifier and a critical voice, speaking out against injustice. He has also authored several books, including Dit is amper dag; Evolusie, wetenskap en geloof, and Protesstem.
The UFS joins the higher education community in mourning and is deeply saddened by the loss of such a great theologian and academic. We wish to convey our deepest condolences to Prof Durand’s family, friends, and loved ones during this time.
UFS department turns 40
2008-08-14
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The Department of Mercantile Law of the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) celebrated its 40th year of existence last night during a dinner held in the Centenary Complex on the Main Campus. The department is one of three departments who is celebrating its 40th year of existence this year. The faculty's centenary celebrations will take place next year. Here are, from the left: Prof. Johan Henning, Dean: Faculty of Law at the UFS, Prof. Stef Naudé, first head of the department and honorary professor in the Department of Mercantile Law, and Prof. Voet du Plessis, current head of the Department of Mercantile Law.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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