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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 academic to present paper on making sign language 12th official language
2007-04-11
| A senior lecturer in the Department of Afro-asiatic Studies and Language Practice at the University of the Free State (UFS), Mr Philemon Akach, has been invited by the national Department of Arts and Culture to present a paper on the implications of making South African Sign Language the country's 12th official language. He is expected to give a meeting of the National Language Forum an overall view regarding developments and research on sign language on 12 April 2007 in Pretoria. The National Language Forum is a collaborating network of representatives from national departments, provincial arts and culture departments, Pans ALB and the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Commission. |
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