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ABOUT SOL PLAATJE UNIVERSITY

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) opened in 2014, the first of two new universities to be established in post-apartheid South Africa. It is also the first university to be established in the Northern Cape Province. This was an important moment for South Africa because this is a university that is completely free of the usual adjectives like “previously disadvantaged”…

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SPU’s Varsity Shield Mascot Madness takes over the city

Gemmie and the SPU Cheerleading Squad On Monday, 3 February 2025, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) kicked off its Varsity Shield...
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SPU’s Varsity Shield Mascot Madness takes over the city

Something BIG is coming this Monday…

Kimberley, brace yourselves. This coming Monday, something loud is happening. Something bold. Something unforgettable. This isn’t just another Monday -...
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Something BIG is coming this Monday…

Statement on the Appointment of Professor Debra Meyer as Vice-Chancellor and Principal, designate, of Sol Plaatje University

The Council of Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Debra Meyer as the University’s...
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Statement on the Appointment of Professor Debra Meyer as Vice-Chancellor and  Principal, designate, of Sol Plaatje University

Merit Award opportunity for postgraduate students

We are pleased to announce the availability of the Merit Award Bursary for the 2025 academic year. This opportunity is open...
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Merit Award opportunity for postgraduate students

SPU students excel at national HPC competitions

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) students showcased their talent and innovation on the national stage, excelling in the 2024 Centre for...
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SPU students excel at national HPC competitions

Vice-Chancellor’s Awards honours excellence and dedication

On Friday, 6 December 2024, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards to honour the exceptional achievements...
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Vice-Chancellor’s Awards honours excellence and dedication

SPU congratulates UJ and UWC on their victories at USSA 2024 Football Tournament

SPU proudly hosted the University Sport South Africa (USSA) 2024 Football Tournament, welcoming 22 universities from across the country from...
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SPU congratulates UJ and UWC on their victories at USSA 2024 Football Tournament

Building community at SPU’s Family Fun Day

On Saturday, 7 December 2024, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) staff and their families gathered for the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Family Fun...
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Building community at SPU’s Family Fun Day

SPU hosts USSA Football Tournament

We are excited to announce that Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will host the National USSA Football Championships from 2 -...
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SPU hosts USSA Football Tournament

SPU lecturer to advance linguistic diversity on PanSALB language body

Ms Jerida Malatji, a lecturer in Court Interpreting at SPU Faculty of Humanities, has been appointed to serve on the...
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SPU lecturer to advance linguistic diversity on PanSALB language body

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  • Vice-Chancellor’s Awards honours excellence and dedication1 Comment
    On Friday, 6 December 2024, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted …Read More »
  • SPU congratulates UJ and UWC on their victories at USSA 2024 Football Tournament1 Comment
    SPU proudly hosted the University Sport South Africa (USSA) 2024 …Read More »
  • Building community at SPU’s Family Fun Day1 Comment
    On Saturday, 7 December 2024, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) staff …Read More »
  • SPU Launches High-Performance Sport Centre1 Comment
    On 22 November 2024, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) proudly launched …Read More »