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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.
Education students receive certificates
2009-10-29
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Forty five Intermediate Phase students from the School of Education at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently received certificates for successfully completing their training in the Family Science Programme. The training was provided by the Centre for Education Development at the UFS and sponsored by ABSA. At the certification ceremony were, from the left, front: Ms Rosemary Lephoto (Student educator), Ms Elizna Prinsloo (Coordinator: Family Science Programme) and Mr Lethibele Leu (Student Educator). Back: Dr Jannie Pretorius (Curriculum Studies), Ms Lorraine Botha (Facilitator: Family Science Programme) Ms Janine de Villiers (Student Educator) and Mr Gavin Smit (Student Educator).
Photo: Mangaliso Radebe |