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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's Richard Rodriques included in USSA's squash practice team
2009-08-04
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The University of the Free State’s (UFS) Kovsie squash team finished sixth in this year’s University Sport South Africa tournament that was held in Johannesburg.
With this tournament they won their matches against the Universities of Ford Hare, Rhodes, Stellenbosch (Maties) and the Tshwane University of Technology. However, they lost against the University of Johannesburg, the North-West University and their last match against Maties.
Kovsie’s number one men’s player, Richard Rodriques, has also been included in the USSA practice team from which a team will be selected early next year that will participate in a tournament in Australia in July 2010.
Four of the six players in the team, Richard, Tremayne McDonald, Migionette du Bruin and Mariska Brits represented the Free State at the Jarvis Squash Tournament that was also held in Johannesburg.