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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.
Faculty of Law honours judges with Cum Laude awards
2009-03-20
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The Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) presented a breakfast for judges this week on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. During this occasion Cum Laude awards were made to His Honourable Judge Lex Mpati, President of the Supreme Court of Appeal and His Honourable Judge Louis Harms, Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal. The breakfast formed part of the faculty's celebration of 100 year of jurisprudence, which is celebrated under the theme "Iurisprudentia 100”. From the left are: Prof. Johan Henning, Dean of the Faculty of Law, His Honourable Judge Mpati, His Honourable Judge Harms, and Prof. Teuns Verschoor, Acting Rector of the UFS.
Photo: Stephen Collett |