
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Campus Housing and Accommodation Unit (CAHAU) recognized and awarded students at its annual Residence Students Academic Awards Ceremony, at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre, in Kimberley.
Addressing the audience, the Dean for Student Affairs, Ms Nicole Morris emphasised the importance of celebrating academic achievements: “It’s important to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work of students that have joined our SPU residence community. Our residences are Living and Learning Communities that form an integral part of the vibrant student life experience on campus that promotes true academic excellence. It is imperative that we acknowledge and recognize the great strides made by residence students”. Ms Morris also reflected on the support provided to students and the opportunity it presents in creating lifelong connections. This includes the support and guidance of wardens, sub-wardens, academic advisors, house committees, and health and wellness support to help students navigate their academic journey successfully.
Formal recognition of excellence serves to enhance and stimulate future academic success among the 2023 first year intake of students. Several factors, including overall average score and consistency in exceptional achievement across modules, are considered when awarding excellence.
Recipients were awarded and celebrated in the following categories:
- Category A: Best performing student(s) per residence
- Category B: Best performing student(s) per residence per year group
- Category C: Best performing students per School
- Category D: Best performing Residences
- Category E: Best performing student(s) across year levels, residences, and Schools
The prestigious annual CAHAU Academic Awards ceremony is a grand ceremony where students are awarded – after a rigorous assessment by a competent committee and with the necessary quality assurance. CAHAU takes pride in providing not just living spaces for students, but nurturing environments for holistic growth and learning.
Competition was tight this year, but the best of the best took awards home. And the winners were:
Category A: 3 Best performing students per residence (22 awards-Tie for Umnandi)
Residence | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
CARITAS | Mr Cedras, Crusadian Rozandry EDU 2 |
| Ms Mhlophe, Boitumelo Gladys EMS 1 |
HANNETJIE | Mr Awonke Nomandondo NAS 1 | Mr Seshabela, Kamogelo HUM | Mr Andrew Tlangelani Mukavela NAS 1 |
MHUDI | Ms Dlamini, Nonhlanhla EMS 2 | Mr Tshepang Mokoatsi EDU 1 | Mr Moleme, Keobakile HUM 1 |
MOROKA | Mr Ramphabana, Emmanuel Brandon NAS 2 | Ms Mzimela, Nosipho EDU 2 | Ms Luphoko, Ncedo Jessica EDU 3 |
RATHAGA | Ms Chitengu, Rejoice NAS 2 | Ms Anthea Merentia Long EDU 1 | Ms Sisanda Amahle Magwaza EDU. 1 |
TAUANA | Ms Mothetho, Magauta Ellah EDU.4 | Ms Mahada, Munei Patience EDU 4 | Mr Mzila, Mduduzi Phila EDU 4 |
UMNANDI | Ms Bonolo Angela Rentsi NAS 1 | Ms Motlhabane, Thuto Mamokone HUM 1 | Ms Luvhengo, Telma Tshimangadzo NAS 2 & Ms Mokai, Modiegi Susan EDU 2 |
Category B: Three best 1st Yr. performing students per residence (21 awards)
Residence | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
CARITAS | Ms Malete, Margaret Ditshwanelo NAS 1 | Ms Mhlophe, Boitumelo Gladys EMS 1 | Phali, Elihle HUM 1 |
HANNETJIE | Mr Awonke Nomandondo NAS 1 | Mr Andrew Tlangelani Mukavela NAS 1 | Ms Evedence Mhangani EMS 1 |
MHUDI | Mr Tshepang Mokoatsi EDU 1 | Mr Moleme, Keobakile HUM 1 | Mr Sheaton Jerico Sonday HUM 1 |
MOROKA | Mr Mlambo, Siyabonga Mnyango NAS 1 | Mr Gift Mulaudzi NAS 1 Ms Beauty Oratile Moichwanetsi EMS1 |
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RATHAGA | Ms Anthea Merentia Long EDU 1 | Ms Sisanda Amahle Magwaza EDU. 1 | Ms Thandiwe Nonhlanhla Nhlangothi NAS 1 |
TAUANA | Mr Nhlapo, Wandile EMS 1 | Mr Buthelezi, Sandile EMS | Ms Molefi, Onkarabetse NAS 1 |
UMNANDI | MS Bonolo Angela Rentsi NAS 1 | Ms Motlhabane, Thuto Mamokone HUM 1 | Ms Baardman, Leu-May Elzaan HUM 1 |
Category B: Three best 2nd Yr. performing students per residence (15 awards)
Residence | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
CARITAS 1 | Mr Cedras, Crusadian Rozandry EDU 2 | Mr Nohiya, Sibonginkosi HUM 2 | Ms Mamogobo, Motsekolo Zanele HUM 2 |
HANNETJIE | Mr Seshabela, Kamogelo HUM | Ms Motlhodi, Letlhogonolo EDU | – |
MHUDI | Ms Dlamini, Nonhlanhla EMS 2 | Ms Sello, Rethabile HUM 2 | – |
MOROKA | Mr Ramphabana, Emmanuel Brandon NAS 2 | Ms Mzimela, Nosipho EDU | Ms Rihlamphu, Nhlanhla EDU 2 |
RATHAGA | Ms Chitengu, Rejoice NAS 2 | Mr Tinago, Ngonidzashe NAS 2 | Ms Raphuthing, Bokang HUM 2 |
TAUANA | – | – | – |
UMNANDI | Ms Luvhengo, Telma Tshimangadzo NAS 2 Ms Mokai, Modiegi Susan EDU 2 |
| Ms Taele, Omphile Bertha HUM 2 |
Category B: Three best 3rd Yr. performing students per residence (10 awards)
Residence | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
CARITAS | Ms Mhlophe, Boitumelo Gladys EMS | Ms Snyman, Samantha Virgina EDU | Ms Visser, Chaney Chernickqua EMS |
HANNETJIE | – | – | – |
MHUDI | – | – | – |
MOROKA | Ms Luphoko, Ncedo Jessica EDU 3 | Mr Ruiters, Riakes Reagon EDU. 3 | Ms Hlongwa, Sinobomi Lisakhaya EDU.3 |
RATHAGA | Ms Itumeleng, Realeboga Advocate NAS | – | – |
TAUANA | Ms Anozie, Chinemerem Miriam NAS 3 | Ms Bavu, Anelisa Joaquina EMS 3 | – |
UMNANDI | Ms Rattle, Virginia Tshaimo EDU 3 | – | – |
Category B: Three best 4th Yr. performing students per residence (6 awards)
Residence | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
Caritas | – | – | – |
Hannetjie | – | – | – |
Mhudi | – | – | – |
Moroka | Ms Tonyane, Kopo Ronelle EDU. 4 | Ms Moabi, Kamogelo EDU 4 | Ms Ramosidi, Goitseone Formation EDU. 4 |
Rathaga | – | – | – |
Tauana | Ms Mothetho, Magauta Ellah EDU.4 | Ms Mahada, Munei Patience EDU 4 | Mr Mzila, Mduduzi Phila EDU 4 |
Umnandi | – | – | – |
Category C: Three best performing students per School (12 awards)
School | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
EDU | Ms Mothetho, Magauta Ellah EDU.4 | Ms Ms Mahada, Munei Patience EDU 4 & Ms Ms Mzimela, Nosipho EDU 2 |
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EMS
| Ms Dlamini, Nonhlanhla EMS 2 | Ms Beauty Oratile Moichwanetsi EMS1 | Mr Nhlapo, Wandile EMS 1 |
HUM | Ms Motlhabane, Thuto Mamokone HUM 1
| Mr Seshabela, Kamogelo HUM | Ms Taele, Omphile Bertha HUM 2 |
NAS | Mr Ramphabana, Emmanuel Brandon NAS 2 | MS Bonolo Angela Rentsi NAS 1 | Ms Chitengu, Rejoice NAS 2 |
Category D: Three best performing Students across years, residences, and Schools (3 awards)
Student | Position | Average mark |
Mr Ramphabana, Emmanuel Brandon | 1 | 92 |
Ms Mothetho, Magauta Ellah
| 2 | 90 |
MS Bonolo Angela Rentsi
| 3 | 88 |
Category E: Three best performing Residences (3 awards)
Residence | Position | Average score from sample of top 15 students |
MOROKA/ TAUANA | 1 | 78 |
UMNANDI | 3 | 74 |
HANNETJIE | 4 | 73 |