Theuns Eloff

Theuns Eloff (born 17 May 1955) is a South African, who is the Current Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation, ex-Rector and a Reconciler.

Theuns Eloff
Rector of Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
In office
2002–2004
Preceded byReinecke C.J
Succeeded byUniversity merged to form North West University
Vice-Chancellor of North-West University
In office
2004–2014
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byKgwadi, N.D.
Personal details
Born
Theuns Eloff

(1955-05-17)May 17, 1955
Potchefstroom,North- West, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Spouse(s)Suzette van der Westhuizen
Alma materPotchefstroom Gimnasium, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education and University of Pretoria
Known forPastor, Reconciler, Vice-Chancellor and writer

Beginnings

He was born on 17 May 1955 in Potchefstroom. He completed his school career at Potchefstroom Gimnasium.[1] Eloff completed his undergraduate studies in Law and Theology at Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education and later a PhD (Theology) at Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education[2] He was a Pastor in the Reformed Church of South Africa.

Reconciler of the democratic process

The Dakar Conference was held on 9 to 12 July 1987. It occurred in Dakar, Senegal. It discussed strategies for bringing change in South Africa regarding: national coherence, Government structures and the economy with the African National Congress (ANC). The ANC was still banned by South African Government in 1987. Eloff was part of the Institute for Democratic Alternatives in South Africa (IDASA) delegation.[3]

Vice–Chancellor of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

He was the Vice-Chancellor of the university from 2002 to 2014,[4] and his successor is Kgwadi, N.D.[5] In 2004 the university merged with 3 campuses, one each at Vereeniging, Potchefstroom and Mafikeng. Mafikeng became late known as Mahikeng.[6] It is now called North-West University It was Eloff who had to execute this merger.

Executive Director FW de Klerk Foundation

Eloff was appointed as Executive Director of the Foundation on 1 July 2016.[7] FW de Klerk is a past president of South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. De Klerk founded the Foundation to:[8]

  • Promoted the South Africa Constitution, and support the Bill of Rights. These two together with the rule of law are executed through the Centre for Constitutional Rights.
  • Work to obtain unity in diversity through the Centre for Unity in Diversity.
  • It also supports children with disadvantages and disabilities by means of charitable support.

Personal life

He is married to Suzette van der Westhuizen . He has two daughters and three granddaughters.[9]

Award

Honorary Doctorate of Law, by the London South Bank University, UK in 2008.[10]

Book

He wrote a book called Wat Nou, Suid-Afrika?", later translated as Turning Point about how to create the society that we want. He based this on what he has learned through the Dakar Conference to being the Vice–Chancellor up to being involved in the FW de Klerk Foundation.[11]

References
  1. "Theuns Eloff:Baanbreker en Touleier (Translated: Theuns Eloff: Pioneer and Team-leader)". Afrikaans.com. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  2. "Theuns Elloff" (PDF). Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  3. Hopkins,P.du Preez,M. (2006). "Book : The moment that rocked South Africa ISBN 9781770071209". Zebra Press.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Theuns Eloff". HuffPost. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  5. "Dan Kgwadi". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  6. Tshehle,B (12 September 2012). "Mafikeng municipality reverts to its original name Mahikeng". The Sowetan Newspaper. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  7. "Theuns Eloff new Executive Director of FW de Klerk Foundation". Politicsweb. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  8. "our mission". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  9. van Heerden,S. (28 March 2014). "Theuns Eloff tree uit met n boodskap (Translated: Theuns Eloff resign with a message)". Maroela Media. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  10. "Theuns Eloff". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  11. "Book: Turning Point ISBN 9780624080343". Tafelberg. 2017.
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