PROFESSOR LEGACY OBITUARY

Jun 06 2026EDUCATION

Legacy of a Quiet Scholar

Prof. JP van Niekerk, born on 29 December 1936 and passing away on 12 December 2025, left a quiet but deep imprint on the academic world. He spent his life studying the subtle ways that language shapes society, and he never shied away from challenging established ideas. His research highlighted h

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