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Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) 10th Graduation Ceremony was held on 25 and 26 April 2025 in the University’s newly built Great Hall; the first official university gathering held in the state-of-the-art venue, adding to the significance of the occasion. The Read More …
Sol Plaatje University will on 25 and 26 April 2025 host its 10th Graduation Ceremony – a significant milestone that reflects the University’s continued growth and impact in enabling brighter futures. This graduation ceremony marks a significant rite of passage, Read More …
The Lesedi La Afrika Endowment Fund Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner is an event dedicated to raising funds for scholarships, infrastructure, social impact initiatives and the long-term growth of Sol Plaatje University. On Friday, 16 May 2025, we will gather at Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU), in collaboration with the Water Research Commission (WRC), officially launched the Arid Region Water Research Centre (ARWRC) on Monday, 14 April 2025. The event marked a significant milestone in addressing critical water security issues affecting the Read More …
Ahmed Mahomed (left) and Professor Andrew Crouch (right) at Datacentrix’s Education Indaba 2025 As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in everyday life, its impact on and implications for higher education cannot be ignored. Speaking at the recent Datacentrix Education Read More …
Join us on Saturday, 12 April 2025, when we open to high school learners, families, teachers and curious minds across the Northern Cape and beyond for an Open Day experience designed to inspire. At Sol Plaatje University (SPU) we are Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted 2 273 first-time entering students at the Vice-Chancellor’s Official Welcome Ceremony on Saturday, 15 February 2025, marking the beginning of their academic journey within the vibrant #MySPU community. The event concluded SPU’s two-week orientation programme, Read More …
The Council of Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Debra Meyer as the University’s 3rd Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 January 2026. This appointment, made at the Council meeting held on 27 November 2024, Read More …
The Sol Plaatje Memorial Weekend, held on 4 and 5 October, was a profound celebration of Sol Plaatje’s legacy, uniting alumni, staff, special guests, important stakeholders, and students in reflection on his ideals of social justice, education, and community upliftment. Read More …
October marks the birth month of the visionary and intellectual, Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, whose legacy continues to inspire and guide us. As a pioneering journalist, writer, linguist, and politician, Plaatje’s dedication to education, justice, and equality forms the foundation upon Read More …