Success stories
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity 2026 Central Regional Round on 27 and 28 August, bringing student entrepreneurs, adjudicators and stakeholders from across the five universities in the region to its Central Campus for two days Read More …
For Orefile Jacob Kolobe, using AI well has always been a question of honesty. The second-year Bachelor of Arts (General) student at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has now been selected as a GPTZero Brand Ambassador, a role that will see Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Women’s Rugby will return to the national stage after securing the inaugural AVBOB Griquas Women’s Rugby Super League title with a commanding 47–7 victory over Sishen Rugby Club. The provincial champions have qualified for the 2026 Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has joined the Digital Education Council, a global community of higher education institutions working together to advance digital innovation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education. Membership gives SPU access to research, monthly executive Read More …
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Mr Theo Ngqwala, Officer: Sport, and Mr Ethan Manus, a first-year Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting student, have been selected to represent Team South Africa Rugby Sevens at the 2026 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has celebrated a landmark achievement as its Women’s Rugby Team emerged unbeaten champions of the 2026 USSA Rugby Women’s B Division Championship, earning promotion to the prestigious Varsity Cup competition in 2027. Hosted by Nelson Mandela Read More …
The Africa World Heritage Fund, the African Union and UNESCO have recognised Chancellor Thebe Ikalafeng for his commitment to preserving and promoting African heritage. Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Chancellor Thebe Ikalafeng has been recognised as an African Heritage Champion by Read More …
Enactus Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is celebrating a significant milestone after Team Aletra advanced as a Top 15 Finalist in the 2026 MTN Enactus Digital Innovation Challenge, held on 23 July 2026. Each year, Enactus-affiliated teams compete at the Enactus Read More …
Professor Dipane Hlalele, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Sol Plaatje University (SPU), has again been ranked among the Top 100 education scientists in South Africa in the AD Scientific Index 2026, released on 22 July 2026. It is Read More …
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 …