Success stories
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is the first and only university in South Africa to hold a New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) post in South African Sign Language (SASL), as confirmed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) notes with pride the appointment of its Chief Financial Officer, Ms Annalene Marais, to the National Council of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The SAICA National Council, established under the Institute’s revised Constitution, Read More …
For Awonke Nomandondo, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Data Science at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is more than an academic milestone. It is a deeply personal journey shaped by curiosity, resilience and purpose, and a reflection of Read More …
For Martha Kegomoditswe Moholoagae, graduating with a Diploma in Retail Business Management marks more than the completion of a qualification. It reflects a journey of growth, discipline and perseverance, supported every step of the way through the academic and student Read More …
Gloria Pucoe, who is completing her MSc in eScience at Sol Plaatje University (SPU), has been recognised as a finalist in the Rising Star: AI and Data Innovation category at the 2026 Wired4Women Awards, with winners to be announced on Read More …
The Manager for Communication and Marketing at SPU, Ms Mosima Mehlape, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education (MACE). MACE is the national professional body for marketing, advancement and communication in Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has reached a significant research milestone with the appointment of Professor Boitumelo Diale as the University’s first holder of a South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair in Inclusive Rural Education and Early Childhood Development. As Professor Read More …
Sol Plaatje University Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Debra Meyer, has been featured in a public mural in Eldorado Park, south-west of Johannesburg, as part of a community-led initiative recognising individuals who contribute meaningfully to society. The mural forms part of Read More …
Following SPU’s participation in the Higher Education Facilities Management Association (HEFMA) 2025 Conference, held from 13 to 16 October 2025 at North-West University in Potchefstroom, the University was honoured with two prestigious awards during the conference’s Annual Awards Ceremony. The Read More …
As we continue our Youth Month focus on rising young voices, the Department of Institutional Advancement finds it both timely and significant to spotlight one of its own: Eric Sibiya, a dedicated Student Media Assistant was selected to form part Read More …