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Sol Plaatje University (SPU) invites the Kimberley community, families, staff and students to join the SPU Community Big Walk on Saturday, 28 February 2026. This family-centred experience promotes wellness, dignity and a strong sense of belonging. For students, especially our Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will officially welcome the Class of 2026, comprising more than 2 200 first-year students, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome Ceremony for first-time entering students, marking the formal commencement of the 2026 academic year. The ceremony constitutes the Read More …
Sol Plaatje University has announced the appointment of Thebe Ikalafeng as its next Chancellor, with effect from 16 January 2026. The appointment, confirmed by the University Council, is for a five-year term in accordance with the University Statute. Announcing the Read More …
As we close off the national 16 Days of Activism, Sol Plaatje University will mark this moment with the relaunch of its Gender-Based Violence Safety and Reporting Desk. This relaunch reinforces the University’s commitment to building a campus environment rooted Read More …
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) second Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Andrew Crouch, was celebrated and honoured at a ceremony on 26 November 2025, that marked the end of his tenure at the University. The Chair of Council Professor Randall Carolissen paid Read More …
As the country marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) stands with all of those who have experienced gender-based violence, sexual harassment or interpersonal harm. We are Read More …
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA) was recognised for excellence in marketing, advancement and communication. The DIA team brought home five awards at the prestigious MACE Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, themed “Embracing Diversity”, that was held on Read More …
Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, a man who stood for dignity, justice and understanding, values that shaped his life’s work, was celebrated during the Sol Plaatje Memorial Weekend from 10 to 11 October 2025 at Sol Plaatje University (SPU). The weekend honoured Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor José Frantz as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies, effective 1 February 2026. Professor Frantz joins SPU from the University of the Western Cape (UWC), Read More …
At Sol Plaatje University, the month of October is a moment of deep reflection and celebration when we honour our commitment to the legacy of our namesake, Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje. His life reminds us that education, language, justice and courage Read More …