The School of Humanities holds several events during the year. This is done in partnership with provincial government, authors, publishers, other academica and thought leaders.
SPU congratulates award-winning lecturer in Creative Writing from the Faculty of Humanities, Mr Sabata-Mpho Mokae, on his newly published book titled ‘Lefatshe ke La Badimo’, directly translated as ‘This Land Belongs to the Ancestors’, launched on 20 June 2025, showcasing Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU), through its Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages and in collaboration with the Northern Cape Heritage Pioneers and ATKV-tak Tal Trek, proudly hosted a heritage-rich event in celebration of Afrikaans 100 – marking a century Read More …
Sol Plaatje University’s Faculty of Humanities is proud to host the Historical Association of South Africa (HASA) Biennial Conference 2025 from 18 to 20 June, at the Humanities and Heritage Studies Building, Central Campus. Under the theme “Heritage, History and Read More …
As part of its Africa Month celebrations, Sol Plaatje University’s Faculty of Humanities launched One Race: The Legacy of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe authored by Professor Luvuyo Dondolo. The event brought together academics, students, and community members to engage on Sobukwe’s Read More …
The Faculty of Humanities invites you to the Robert Sobukwe Book Launch on20 May 2025 at Auditorium 3, First Floor, Humanities & Heritage Studies Building, Central Campus from 17:00 – 19:30. One of the conspicuous features of South Africa’s post-apartheid political history is Read More …
The Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages invites you to a series of online Capacity Building Workshops, facilitated by Dr Peet van Aardt, Head of the Writing Centre at the University of the Free State. These workshops will explore Read More …
On Saturday, 12 April 2025, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted its annual Open Day for high school learners, their families, school principals and teachers. The day began with the Vice-Chancellor’s Breakfast for School Principals which was live streamed to satellite Read More …
The Department of Languages and Communication in the Faculty of Humanities is pleased to issue a second call for papers for the upcoming International Language Conference, taking place from 27 – 29 August 2025. Themed “Intellectualisation of African Languages in the Read More …
The Department of Languages and Communication in the Faculty of Humanities will be hosting the International Language Conference from 27 – 29 August 2025. The conference, themed “Intellectualisation of African Languages in the Digital Age”, will provide a platform for Read More …
Ms Jerida Malatji, a lecturer in Court Interpreting at SPU Faculty of Humanities, has been appointed to serve on the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) Sesotho sa Leboa National Language Body for a five-year term. This prestigious appointment underscores Read More …