On 31 July 2024, SPU’s Employee Wellness Office, in partnership with the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality and Interact at the Northern Cape High School Rotary Club, handed over essential items including adult nappies, blankets, pillows, pillowcases, and fitted sheets to Read More …
Step into the spirit of community and camaraderie – Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is thrilled to announce that entries for our second annual Community Big Walk are now open! Lace-up for a day filled with fun, fitness, and family-friendly festivities. Read More …
Get ready for Sol Plaatje University‘s second annual Community Big Walk, set to return bigger, better, and more spectacular than ever before! Building on the lessons learned from last year’s event, we’re thrilled to announce a significantly enhanced and seamless Read More …
More than 800 walkers, a mix of community members, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) staff and students, made history in Kimberley when they turned out in force for SPU’s inaugural Community Big Walk on 22 July 2023. Braving the chill of Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is delighted to have hosted learners of the Talent Pipeline Programme (TPP) for the mid-year TPP programme. Run under the auspices of the University Vice-Chancellor’s office, the TPP began its 2023 mid-year sessions on 29 June, Read More …
Nelson Mandela Day, observed annually on 18 July, calls for people worldwide to spark transformation and inspire positive change in their communities. As our commitment to societal betterment and community well-being, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is also participating in Mandela Day 2023. The SPU Employee Wellness Office, Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Andrew Crouch hosted the prestigious annual Vice Chancellor’s Awards on 9 December 2022 at the Multipurpose Community Hall, South Campus. The second Vice-Chancellor’s Awards recognised and rewarded excellence in the SPU community, Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Andrew Crouch hosted the Lesedi La Afrika Endowment Campaign Gala Dinner on Friday, 25 November 2022, at South Campus in Kimberley. The dinner raised funds for the Lesedi La Afrika Fund, a Read More …
World Aids Day is commemorated annually on 1 December. This year’s theme for World Aids Day is “Rock the Ribbon.” On this day, Sol Plaatje University lights a candle in the Vice-Chancellor’s Foyer to raise awareness and to remember the Read More …