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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.
Live streaming of Beyond the Spear Seminar tonight
2012-08-12
A reminder of tonight's Beyond the Spear Seminar. Please take note that the seminar will be streamed live via our website from 18:30.
At tonight’s seminar Prof. Jonathan Jansen will set the scene for the evening, followed by a presentation from panelists on the question: “What did we learn from the Spear and what does the event (the painting and the reactions to it) mean for our society?” This will be followed by an intra-panelist discussion and an opportunity to ask questions, comments and responses from the panel.
Panelists:
Ferial Haffajee: Editor, City Press
Nic Dawes, Editor-in-Chief, Mail & Guardian
Max du Preez: Investigative journalist and political columnist
Justice Malala: Political commentator and newspaper columnist