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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.
Forensic expert in Accounting addresses staff and postgraduate students
2007-02-21
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Mr Johan van der Walt, forensic director at KPMG, addressed staff and postgraduate students from the Centre for Accounting at the University of the Free State (UFS) on developments in forensic accounting investigations in South Africa. Mr Van der Walt is known in especially law and accounting circles for his investigations and provisioning of evidence in much publicised cases like that of Schabir Shaik.
Attending the presentation were, from the left: Prof. Dave Lubbe (Centre for Accounting, UFS), Mr Van der Walt, Adv. Jannie Lubbe (KPMG), Ms Cebisa Mei (B.Com. Honours student), and Prof. Hentie van Wyk (Programme Director: Accounting Education at the UFS).
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