This week an honorary doctorate was awarded to Prof. Bannie Britz during the autumn graduation ceremony of the University of the Free State (UFS) on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Prof. Britz, former head of the UFS Deparment of Architecture, was honoured for his contribution to architecture.

During the chancellor's dinner, where tribute was also made to Prof. Britz, were, from the left: Prof. Frederick Fourie (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS), Prof. Herman van Schalkwyk (Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) and Prof. Britz. The nomination came from the faculty.
Photo: Stephen Collet