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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.
SIFE team performs for the Rectorate
2007-08-15
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The University of the Free State’s (UFS) Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team recently delivered its winning presentation before the Rectorate and the Faculty Committee of Economic and Management Sciences. The UFS team, who won the competition in 2002, 2003 and 2004, will represent South Africa at the SIFE World Cup in New York in October this year. The team is sponsored by Harmony Gold. At the presentation were from the left, front: Antonio Gumede, Tracey Mokoena and Katlego Mothidi; back: Sihle Ndlela, Gordon Rose, Mbulelo Mpofana and Prof. Tienie Crous (Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences).
Photo: Stephen Collett
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