Heads of Department

The Faculty congratulates Prof MJ (Jerry) Mojalefa on his appointment as HOD of African Languages from 1 September 2009. We wish him all the best in his new position.

Many thanks to the previous HOD, Prof DJ (Danie) Prinsloo, who filled this position for the past 9 years.

Acting Heads of Department

Our best wishes also to the following staff, on their appointments as Acting HOD’s:

• Prof Ernst Krüger, (Biokinetics, Sport and Leisure Sciences) after the retirement of Prof Gerrit van Wyk;
• Dr Maggi Soer (Communication Pathology) after the retirement of Prof Brenda Louw; and
• Mr Jurie Geldenhuys (Unit for Academic Literacy) after the retirement of Prof Albert Weideman.

New appointments

A hearty welcome!

Dr TW (Thula) Simpson (Historical and Heritage Studies)
Ms Pippa Green (English)
Ms Marenet Jordaan (English)
Ms Zani Naudé (Political Sciences)

Retirements

The Faculty's best wishes accompany Prof Brenda Louw, HOD Communication Pathology, for the valuable contribution she made to the Faculty over the past years.  We wish her well on her appointment in a similar position at the East Tennessee State University in the USA.

Resignations
 
Gook luck!

Dr Gustav Butler (Unit for Academic Literacy) took up a position at the Vaal University of Technology.

Birthdays

Congratulations!

September
22  Alecia Samuels
23  Lorraine Havemann
23  Michelle Joubert
23  Amanda Low
24  Elise Combrink
24  Candice Malan
24  Stienie Venter
25  Rene Human
25  Dr Gerna Wessels
25  Michelle Wharren
27  Rexleigh Bunyard
27  Phetsa Satekge
27  Jo-Mari Schader
28  Lydia Bezuidenhout
28  Lizl de Beer
28  Alex Stipinovich

October
2 Karen Vagle
3 Prof Rachelle Gauton
3 Khumisho Moguerane
3 Jabulani Ndhlalose
3 Refilwe Ramagoshi
4 Annette Potgieter
5 Prof Johan Bergh
5 Kim Nolte