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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.
Rector wishes Kovsie Bok good luck for Currie Cup final
2007-10-25
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Jannie du Plessis, one of the University of the Free State’s (UFS) six former students who were part of the Springbok team that won the Rugby World Cup in France this past weekend, visited the Main Campus today. He was welcomed by members of the UFS management and congratulated on the team's achievement. Here are, from the left: Mr De Wet Ras (former Springbok and Rugby Manager of the UFS), Prof. Frederick Fourie (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS), Du Plessis and Dr Ezekiel Moraka (Vice-Rector: Student Affairs of the UFS). Prof. Fourie wished Du Plessis good luck with this coming Saturday's Currie Cup final in which he will be playing for the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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