Peter Jacobs had a long and eventful career after becoming the foundation head of the Department of Haematology at UCT in 1972, a post he held until his retirement from UCT in 1994.

He then continued to work in private practice and developed the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Constantiaberg hospital which he ran until his final retirement in February 2011.

He was central to the development of Haematology as a discipline in South Africa and was instrumental in the development of bone marrow transplantation in this country.

He contributed to many professional societies and was the recipient of many awards for his unstinting efforts as a teacher and innovator in the field of haematology.

His energy and work ethic were legendary in the Faculty during his years in office, and he will be fondly remembered by scores of students who benefited from his approach to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching during his long academic career.

His family will be arranging a private cremation and a memorial ceremony will be held at an appropriate time.

We wish his wife, Di, and two sons, Sean (UK) and Wayne (Australia), much strength during this time of sadness, and will keep them in our thoughts, prayers and meditations.

Wim de Villiers

Dean: Faculty of Health Sciences