The University has close on 2,000 students who are involved in a range of academic, social, community and sports activities.
The disbursement of student allowances commenced on 17 February 2025 for confirmed funded students: The NSFAS list (which is still not finalised) currently reflects about 4 900 NSFAS funded students, of which approximately 1900 are First Time Entering Students (FTEN). Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of first-year Bachelor of Arts student Abel Mokwena, who made his professional debut for the Northern Cape Heats. A talented cricketer from Kimberley, Mokwena’s journey to the professional stage is a 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 …
Dear SPU Students In 2021, as part of a short-term solution to the ongoing higher-education funding crisis, several universities established dedicated funds to help final-year students settle outstanding debt, drawing on resources from University Councils and donations from the private Read More …
Gemmie and the SPU Cheerleading Squad On Monday, 3 February 2025, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) kicked off its Varsity Shield celebrations with an electrifying Mascot Madness activation. The event, aimed at rallying community support for SPU’s historic, first-ever qualification for Read More …
Kimberley, brace yourselves. This coming Monday, something loud is happening. Something bold. Something unforgettable. This isn’t just another Monday – it’s a day Kimberley and the entire Northern Cape will remember. For the first time ever, SPU has earned its Read More …
SPU proudly hosted the University Sport South Africa (USSA) 2024 Football Tournament, welcoming 22 universities from across the country from 1 – 6 December 2024. The tournament began with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Suzuki Stadium, where teams were Read More …
On 22 November 2024, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) proudly launched its High-Performance Sport Centre (HPC) at the South Campus Sport Precinct. This milestone signifies a historic first for the Northern Cape, addressing the need for a world-class sporting facility that Read More …
On Friday, 1 November 2024, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, and Postgraduate Studies, Professor Debra Meyer, presided over SPU’s annual Student Representative Council (SRC) Inauguration Dinner. The event was dedicated to formally welcome the incoming SRC for the 2024/2025 term, while Read More …
Ms Shantanise Phepheng, a graduate of SPU and current Master’s student specialising in Heritage Studies, has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Southern African Archaeology Student Society (SAASS). SAASS is a prominent SADC organisation dedicated to supporting students Read More …