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03 January 2023
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Dr Dolf van Niekerk.
The University of the Free State (UFS) would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of South African author, Dr Dolf van Niekerk, on his passing.
Dr Van Niekerk, the recipient of an
honorary doctorate from the UFS, passed away on 31 December 2022. The UFS awarded a Doctor of Letters to Dr Dolf van Niekerk during its April 2021 graduation ceremony.
Dr Van Niekerk was a celebrated author who also achieved fame as a dramatist and radio presenter. An alumnus of the UFS, he received a BA degree from the university cum laude in 1949. He also played a role in academia and was an emeritus professor at the University of Pretoria until his retirement in 1994. His work includes 27 books in philosophy, poetry, fiction, drama, and memoirs, for which he has received numerous awards. These include the
Eugene Marais Prize, the MER Prize, and the Scheepers Award for Youth Literature.
“Dr van Niekerk is a Kovsie alumnus with a deep connection to the Free State. He played a significant role in the country’s literary history, and it was an honour for the university to award him with an honorary degree. A wordsmith of note, Dr van Niekerk’s contributions to South African literature, radio, and stage will live on," says
Prof Francis Petersen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor.
Roads and entrance closed due to roadworks
2017-12-04
UFS University Estates has advised those visiting the Bloemfontein Campus to be aware of the fact that some roads will be closed for resealing as part of the 2017 road maintenance project. Visible signage and flagmen will be placed at strategic places to alert the UFS community. As the UFS, we apologise for any inconvenience caused in this regard. UFS staff, students, and visitors are requested to make use of alternative routes and entrances to the campus on scheduled dates.
Dates of closing of roads and entrances:
Week 27 November–2 December 2017
• Senate Street
• Dekaan Street
• Akademie Avenue
• Chancellor’s Road
Week 4 December–8 December 2017
• Furstenberg Road (gate closed completely)
• Sports Avenue
• Faculty Road
• Graduandi Avenue
• Rector’s Road
• Shimla Avenue
Week 11 December–15 December 2017
• Will follow later when information has been received from the contractor.