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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.
SRC members among proud graduates
2013-04-01
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From left are Tumelo, Jamal-Dean and Chanmari.
23 April 2013 |
| Six members of the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Bloemfontein Campus received their degrees during the Autumn Graduation Ceremony. SRC members Jamal-Dean Grootboom (Student Media Council); Chanmari Erasmus (Arts and Culture); Gené McCaskill (Accessibility and Student Support); Thabisile Mgadi (Student Development and Environmental Affairs); Tumelo Moreri (International Students) and Jaco Faul (Rag Community Services Chairperson) received degrees during the four-day ceremony on the Bloemfontein Campus. Chanmari, Gené and Jaco all obtained a BA Drama and Theatre Arts degree. Jamal-Dean received a BA Communication Sciences degree, Tumelo a BSc degree and Thabisile a BCom Accounting degree. |