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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.
EOH to open branch in Free State
2005-11-22
The consultation company EOH, with Dr Mathews Phosa as non-executive director, announced the opening of a branch of the company in the Free State during a business breakfast of the Centre for Business Dynamics at the University of the Free State (UFS).
Attending the function were from the left Mr Tate Makgoe (Free State MEC for Finance), Dr Phosa, Prof Helena van Zyl (Director of the UFS School of Management), Dr Ezekiel Moraka (Vice-Rector: Student Affairs at the UFS) and Me Susan Mnumzana (MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture, Science and Technology in the Free State).
Photo: Leatitia Pienaar