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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.
HIV/Aids Centre celebrates life!
2009-10-15
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During a colourful event of diverse talent, which included from hip-hop, soul and pop to Afrikaans music, the University of the Free State’s (UFS) HIV/Aids Centre recently held a concert with the theme Celebrate life, Keep HIV/Aids out of the future. Some of the groups that performed at this event include Reach, Basic Soul, Enigma and Sonnedou’s Sêr Group. Chizano, a fifth-year medical student, further entertained the audience with her beautiful voice. Here is a colourful picture of the students who enjoyed the concert.
Photo: Dalene Harris |