Francois Jacobus du Toit
| Frans du Toit | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education | |
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In office 1954–1961 | |
| Preceded by | van Rooy, J.C. |
| Succeeded by | de Klerk, J. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Francois Jacobus du Toit August 25, 1897 Colesberg, Cape Province Free State, South Africa |
| Died |
March 17, 1961 (aged 63) Bangkok , Thailand |
| Nationality | South African |
| Spouse(s) | Wilhelmina du Plessis |
| Alma mater | Paarl Gimnasium, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education and University of Stellenbosch |
| Known for | South Africa’s Trade Commissioner in London, UK |
Francois Jacobus du Toit, a South African, was an Economist, South Africa's Trade Commissioner in London, UK and Chancellor of the Potchefstroom University for Higher Christian Education
Roots
Du Toit was born on 25 Augustus 1897 in Colesberg . He was the son of Francois Jacobus du Toit and Anna Sophia van der Walt.[1] He married Wilhelmina du Plessis. He died on 17 March 1961 in Bangkok, Thailand while on a business trip.
Education
He matriculated from Paarl Gimnasium in 1915 and subsequently obtained BA degrees from the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education and Stellenbosch University. The latter in Economy. [2]
Career
He was a teacher in Schweizer-Reneke, but then moved into journalism. He worked at "Die Weste" newspaper and Die Burger newspaper. Using his background in Economy he became an Agricultural Economist for the government. This was followed by being assistant trade Commissioner in London, UK. After being a senior economist in the Agricultural department , du Toit in 1939 became South Africa’s trade commissioner in London, UK [3] [4]
Chancellor
In 1954 he was appointed as Chancellor of The Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, a position in which he remained until 1961. [5]He fought hard for the expansion of research at the university.[1]
Recognition
- Honorary doctorate was awarded to him by the Potchefstroom university[1]
- A Building on Potchefstroom University campus is named after him , it is called the Frans du Toit Building and was opened 18 February 1966.[4]
- Frans du Toit High school in Phalaborwa,is named after him[6]
- Frans du Toit- prize awarded by "Die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns" (an organization that exists out of high qualified academics) for the person who shows the best Business Leadership [7] is named as recognition to him.
References
- 1 2 3 "(Afrikaans) Dr Frans du Toit gebore (translated: Frans du Toit was born)". dopper.co.za. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ↑ "(Afrikaans) Persoonlik (translated: personal) Page 3" (PDF). PU for CHE. 10 April 1954. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ↑ The editor (28 March 1961). "(Afrikaans) Hulde aan wyle Frans du Toit (translated:Honour the late Frans du Toit),Page 1" (PDF). Die Wapad newspaper. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- 1 2 "(Afrikaans) Beleid en Bestuur (translated : Policy and Procedures)". nwu.ac.za. NWU.co.za. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ↑ "(Afrikaans) Nuwe Kanselier Lewer lntreerede (translated: New chancellor give speech) page7" (PDF). Studente blad newspaper. 9 March 1955. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ↑ "Frans du Toit". Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ↑ "(Afrikaans) Frans du Toitmedalje vir Bedryfsleiding (refer prize 27) (translated= Frans du Toit medal awarded for Business Leadership)" (PDF). SAWK. Retrieved 28 August 2018.