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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.
Kimberley attorney is best master’s student in environmental management
2012-07-23
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| Sharing the big moment. From the left are Anton Roodt and Dr Charl de Witt. |
During our Winter Graduation, Dr Charl de Witt received the Roodt Architects Award for the Best Master’s Student in Environmental Management for 2011. Dr De Witt is an attorney and environmental consultant in Kimberley and did his master’s degree at the Centre for Environmental Management at the university. Anton Roodt from Roodt Architects handed the prize to Dr De Witt. Roodt Architects is one of the leading architectural firms in Bloemfontein and was involved in various architectural designs at the university.
Riana Janse van Rensburg received the award for the best mini-dissertation in Environmental Management for 2011.
– Sanet Neethling