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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.
Afrikaans acquisitioning course presented at the UFS
2008-12-01
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The Department of Afrikaans and Dutch, German and French at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently presented an Afrikaans acquisitioning course for foreign language speakers on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein for staff and international students. From next year the course will be fully supported with an interactive CD rom course, which is developed in a project under the guidance of Prof. Angelique van Niekerk from the department. The basic and advanced courses are two short courses and are presented every semester. Here are, from the left: Ms Dikgapane Makhetha, Mr Kay Kuloyo, and Ms Ida Meiring, presenter of the course; back: Ms Johanna Kässler, Ms Theresa Beckman, Ms Mamokete Ratsoane, Ms Limpho Seoka, and Ms Juliet Ramohai.
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