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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.
Computer lab on UFS Qwaqwa campus in operation
2007-05-18
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The new computer laboratory at the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Qwaqwa Campus has started operating. The laboratory, equipped with 57 computers, is accessible to both the staff and the students of the UFS. The Dell Foundation donated the computers to the university in March this year. Pictured in the laboratory are, from the left front: Ms Monica Snymes (Laboratory Assistant), and Mr Teboho Miya (Laboratory Assistant); back: Mr Motlalepule Motloung (Laboratory Assistant), Mr Isaac Moeketsane (Laboratory Assistant) and Mr Patrick Tobias (Laboratory Supervisor). The student working on the computer is Mr Vusumuzi Maphalala.
Photo: Supplied
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