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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 launches partnership with IRCA Global
2008-08-27
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The University of the Free State (UFS) has officially launched its partnership with IRCA Global, an international risk management solution provider in the areas of safety, health, environment and quality. As part of the agreement the UFS will offer short learning programmes, a diploma and a degree in Risk Management. Both parties will co-operate in the establishment of a unit within the Faculty of Law that will be responsible for these qualifications. At the launch were from the left, front: Dr Neels Swanepoel (Faculty of Law: UFS) and Mr Carel Labuschagne (Chief Executive Officer: IRCA). Back, from the left: Mr Gerhard Barnard (Chief Financial Officer: IRCA), Adv. Jaco de Bruin (Faculty of Law: UFS) and Mr Wensley Misrole (IRCA Training and Education Executive).
Photo: Mangaliso Radebe
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