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Sol Plaatje University was established by Government Gazette on 23 August 2013. It is one of South Africa’s two youngest universities and is located in Kimberley in the Northern Cape. It is named after Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, celebrated intellectual, journalist, linguist, politician, translator and writer.
Media Resources
Latest SPU factsheet
This factsheet provides a quick summary of the University since its inception in 2013.
Latest annual report
The University’s 2023 annual report provides a detailed and audited account of the University’s activities for the latest financial year.
The 2026 calendar outlines the University’s diary.
Research
SPU is one of South Africa’s youngest universities and also has a sizeable collection of research which has been produced by its academic team across all schools.
Prof Debra Meyer leads Sol Plaatje University at an operational level.
Sol Plaatje University is part of the Department of Higher Education and Training aggressive infrastructure programme which targets South Africa’s young universities.
Community programme
Community is an important part of the Sol Plaatje University ethos and permeates throughout its strategy and operations.
More about the community programmes, led by the Faculties of Economic Management Sciences, Education, Humanities and Natural and Applied Sciences.
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