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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 names sport stars
2006-11-20
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| The University of the Free State (UFS) named its sportsman and woman for 2006. Charlene Hertzog, Protea netball captain, was named sportswoman and Chris Dednam, South Africa's foremost badminton player who this year won the national singles title for the fourth year in a row, was named sportsman. During the award ceremony were, from the left: Mr James Letuka (Director of Kovsie Sport), Chris Dednam, Charlene Hertzog and Mr Moss Mashishi (President of the SA Sports Federation and Olympic Committee). Mr Mashishi was the guest speaker. |