Russel Botman was a prominent South African theologian and served as the rector and vice-chancellor of the University of Stellenbosch from 2007 until his death in 2014. He gained international recognition for his contributions to theological discussions and provided guidance to various issues within the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in Geneva. Additionally, he held the position of president of the South African Council of Churches, underscoring his influence in both academia and religious spheres.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Russel
red-haired, fox-like
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Russel Botman belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Bloemfontein
Occupation: academic
Employers: Universiteit van Stellenbosch | Wêreld Alliansie van Gereformeerde Kerke | Suid-Afrikaanse Raad van Kerke
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Ephemeris for October 18, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Libra 43 | 25 Libra 17 | 7 Capricorn 24 |
| Moon | 27 Aquarius 7 | 20 Virgo 40 | 20 Libra 7 |
| Mercury | 18 Scorpio 20 | 16 Scorpio 43 | 27 Sagittarius 59 |
| Venus | 29 Virgo 43 | 5 Libra 37 | 29 Sagittarius 51 |
| Mars | 21 Virgo 10 | 17 Scorpio 53 | 5 Scorpio 23 |
| Jupiter | 26 Gemini 14 | 24 Cancer 13 | 19 Gemini 4 |
| Saturn | 29 Libra 57 | 26 Pisces 25 | 7 Scorpio 45 |
| Uranus | 23 Cancer 5 | 0 Gemini 46 | 21 Cancer 40 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 40 | 0 Aries 5 | 25 Libra 49 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 39 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 24 Leo 45 |
| Rahu | 28 Capricorn 41 | 16 Pisces 7 | 24 Capricorn 53 |
| Ketu | 28 Cancer 41 | 16 Virgo 7 | 24 Cancer 53 |
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