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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.
UFS School of Management trains senior FNB staff
2006-04-24
The School of Management at the University of the Free State (UFS) has an agreement with First National Bank (FNB) to train senior staff to comply in the Financial Advisory Intermediary Services Act (FAIS). This act determines that everyone who gives financial advice must at least have a diploma. The first six employees received their Baccalaureus in management leadership during the UFS autumn graduation ceremony.
From the left are Mr Jan van Jaarsveld, Prof Helena van Zyl (Director: UFS School of Management) and Mr Pieter Massyn. At the back are from the left Prof Tienie Crous (Dean: UFS Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences), Messrs Sieg Maier, Gordon Elphick, Howard Whitehead and Martin Ras.