Jakes Gerwel died in Hospital

Mluleki Mrwebi

28 November 2012

Professor Jakes Gerwel died this morning at the Kuilsriver Hospital.

Media reports revealed on Tuesday that the 66-year-old professor was in a critical condition after he underwent a heart surgery.

In a statement issued by the family, the funeral arrangements will made available soon.

Professor Gerwel has served as an adviser to the SA Students' Organisation, as chancellor at Rhodes University, and he has served as rector at the University of the Western Cape.