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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.
Talented people make the difference, says Brand Pretorius
2010-10-22
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“Talented, knowledgeable and committed people make all the difference. We tend to underestimate the potential and ability of people, and we don’t trust them enough,” Prof. Brand Pretorius, Honorary Professor in the Department of Business Management at the University of the Free State (UFS), said in his annual lecture last week.
The theme was Lessons I learnt during my career in business. He continued to say that passion, energy and enthusiasm provide the electricity that propels teams and individuals to optimum performance.
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