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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.
Centre for Estate Planning Law receives sponsorship from BoE Trust Ltd.
2007-11-30
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The Centre for Estate Planning Law in the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently received a sponsorship from BoE Trust Ltd. The sponsorship of R50 000 per year, will enable the centre to extend its activities, especially in the fields of research and further training in the practice orientated aspects of estate planning. Here are, from the left: Prof. Elizabeth Snyman-Van Deventer (Head of the Centre for Estate Planning Law at the UFS), Prof. Johan Henning (Dean of the Faculty of Law at the UFS), Adv. Louis van Vuren (BoE Trust Ltd.) and Mr Franklin Dikgale (BoE Trust Ltd.).
Photo: Supplied
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