Our Gemmies play at home this Friday night, 20 February, following a demanding start to the 2026 FNB Varsity Shield tournament.  In the season opener, FNB UKZN struck early to take a 5 – 0 lead before FNB SPU responded Read More ...Read More »

As SPU prepares to face the University of KwaZulu Natal in their opening FNB Varsity Shield 2026 fixture, captain Jan Potgieter steps into the new campaign carrying both experience and history. Last season marked SPU’s debut in the Varsity Shield Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) formally marked the start of the FNB Varsity Shield Rugby 2026 season with a jersey handover and institutional send-off for the SPU Varsity Shield Rugby Team on Saturday, 7 February. Held following the Vice-Chancellor’s Official Welcome Read More ...Read More »

Image: Danie van der Lith Born and raised in Kimberley, in the heart of the Northern Cape, Yaseed Kajee’s cricket journey began at home. With his father running the Colts Cricket Club, the sport was never just a choice but a Read More ...Read More »

Image: Danie van der Lith Born in Batlharos in the Northern Cape, Tlotlego Metlhe discovered cricket through her school team, when she was encouraged to try out the game by her English teacher. From the start, she was drawn to the Read More ...Read More »

Image: Danie van der Lith Junaid Jacobs’ parents introduced him to the game of cricket when he was still very young. This was the start of a love affair with the game.  For the Kimberley-born Sol Plaatje University (SPU) student, cricket Read More ...Read More »

After a brief pause in fixtures across the province, the Sasol Women’s League resumed this past weekend and the SPU Ladies made their return in spectacular form with two dominant wins in back-to-back matches. Saturday, 2 August 2025 SPU Ladies Read More ...Read More »

SPU is proud to celebrate the national call-up of first-year student Lidené Kruger to the Springbok Women’s Sevens Training Squad. The trial camp will be held from 3 to 15 August 2025 at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport in Cape Read More ...Read More »

Three SPU students, Amnkelekile Malambile (3rd year, Retail Business Management), Andiswa Dlamini and Asive Ntsendwana (both 1st year, B.A. General), have proudly earned Player of the Match, flying the SPU flag high at the 2025 Telkom Netball Championship. The students Read More ...Read More »

The Sol Plaatje University (SPU) women’s football team is gearing up for a historic moment today as they make their debut in the prestigious Sasol Women’s League. Crowned Frances Baard Regional Champions for the 2024 season, their victory earned them Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) proudly congratulates Ms Lusinda Bowers, Sports Officer within the Division of Student Affairs, on her appointment as the Provincial Working Committee Convenor for the Free State/Northern Cape Region by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of University Read More ...Read More »

As the final whistle blew in our last Varsity Shield fixture on Friday 28 March 2025, the scoreboard may not have reflected a win – but in every other sense, we walked off that field victorious. This year marked SPU’s Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Gemmies may have fallen short in Gqeberha on Friday, but their performance against the experienced FNB Madibaz showed flashes of brilliance and a fighting spirit that bodes well for the rest of the competition and the Read More ...Read More »

In a historic first for Floors High School, the coaching team of the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) female rugby team, alongside the Frances Baard Rugby Region, hosted an exhilarating rugby clinic for the school’s newly established girls’ rugby programme. This Read More ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...Read More »

We are excited to announce that Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will host the National USSA Football Championships from 2 – 6 December 2024. This prestigious event will bring together 22 universities from the country to compete in one of the Read More ...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 ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) staff members recently participated in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Staff Games held at the University of Limpopo on 4 & 5 October 2024. This year’s games not only saw our staff team winning their Read More ...Read More »

Previous slide Next slide Reflecting on the 2024 USSA Rugby 7s, we celebrate the remarkable performances of all the participating teams. The tournament, hosted by Sol Plaatje University within its Sport Precinct, saw the TUKS men’s team and NWU women’s Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is proud to host the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Rugby 7s Tournament for the third consecutive year. We will welcome teams from universities across the country for three days of exhilarating rugby action on our Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Rugby First Team made history by securing their place in the 2025 Varsity Shield League for the first time after back-to-back victories against Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Following an impressive performance at the USSA Tournament Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University’s 2024 Birthday Colour Run was a resounding success, exceeding expectations and bringing together over 900 participants from across the province and beyond. The event kicked off on a chilly August morning, but the atmosphere was far from Read More ...Read More »

SPU’s Central Campus was filled with enthusiasm as we hosted a special meet and greet yesterday to celebrate and send off our first-team rugby players to their crucial playoff match against Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on 12 August 2024. Read More ...Read More »

Nosipho Khumari recently returned to Kimberley and was met with a warm and enthusiastic welcome from family, friends and the local sporting community. Picture: Danie van der Lith Nosipho Khumari, a student at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) in Kimberley, proudly Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) ‘Gemmie Fire’ burned brightly as the varsity rugby team showcased their prowess, triumphing over Durban University of Technology (DUT) with an impressive 59-5 score in the commanding final of the University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament Read More ...Read More »

Image: Supplied Kimberley’s own Nosipho Khumari, a student at Sol Plaatje University, has been selected to represent South Africa at the upcoming Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association (CUCSA) Region V Games.  The highly anticipated football tournament is set Read More ...Read More »

The Sol Plaatje University‘s (SPU) Rugby teams impressed spectators with their dynamic performances, earning commanding victories in recent matches on Saturday, 27 April 2024. The dedication and spirit of our Gemmies was evident as the 2nd team secured a strong Read More ...Read More »

Celima Mundama, an SPU Chess player and alumnus, showcased her skills at the recent close competition held in Pretoria from 12-14 April. It was a fierce competition, as the top 10 female university affiliated players, vied for a coveted spot Read More ...Read More »

The Telkom Netball League (TNL), an interprovincial league which is ranked as the most elite league within South African Netball, begins another exciting season. SPU Sport is exited to announce that two of our Gemmies, Andile Dlamini and Amnkelekile Malambile Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University Rugby are having an amazing, winning season in every respect.  They have landed three local sponsors, have had 4 incredible wins from their first 4 games and just received their new kit.  At an event on Tuesday, Read More ...Read More »

In a promising development for sport at Sol Plaatje University (SPU), the SPU Rugby team has secured vital sponsorships ahead of their campaign to qualify for the Varsity Shield tournament. This support is a game-changer, ensuring that our team has Read More ...Read More »

We are overjoyed to share this incredible news with you! Our very own Sol Plaatje University Male Football Coach, Mr Donald Mojaki, has been handpicked for a prestigious role. This is a testament to his outstanding skills and dedication to Read More ...Read More »

The USSA Staff Games held at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) from 6 to 7 October was an ideal opportunity for Sol Plaatje University (SPU) staff members to demonstrate their sporting prowess, also highlighting a unique aspect of Read More ...Read More »

The Sol Plaatje University (SPU) campus played host to a spectacular weekend of rugby, on 23 and 24 September, in the USSA 7s tournament, with teams competing fiercely for the coveted titles. The tournament featured both women’s and men’s divisions, Read More ...Read More »

Sports experts from various sports fraternities were hosted by the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) for the High-Performance Sports Symposium at the South Campus Multipurpose Hall, on 21 September 2023. These experts addressed issues impacting the performance of sports athletes within Read More ...Read More »

In a heartfelt and impactful event, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) celebrated the International Day of University Sport (IDUS) by placing a spotlight on the often-overlooked challenges faced by disabled athletes. Organised by SPU Sports in partnership with University Sports of Read More ...Read More »

The USSA 7s is back on home ground! Registration and the Opening Ceremony kick off on Friday, 22 September followed by non-stop rugby action on Saturday with the finals being contested on Sunday, 24 September. The matches will be played Read More ...Read More »

SPU Sport in partnership with the Northern Cape Authority and the Northern Cape Department: Sports, Arts, and Culture, are set to host a High-Performance Sport Symposium. Sports experts will present key learnings on the importance of integrating health and high-performance Read More ...Read More »

A successful and highly entertaining University Sports South Africa (USSA) ESport 2023 tournament was proudly hosted by Sol Plaatje University at the South Campus Multipurpose Hall on 1-2 September. The two-day event brought together nine participating South African universities from Read More ...Read More »

Following a consistent and excellent display of skill, sheer determination, and brilliant teamwork the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Ladies Football team emerged as champions of the A Stream in the 2022/2023 Regional Women’s League. The journey to victory was marked Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) alumni and former SRC President, Mr Thabo Moilwa, together with TeamSA, arrived in South Africa with 20 medals from the 2021 FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. Mr Moilwa was appointed as the Head Read More ...Read More »

On Thursday, 28 July 2023, SPU Sport held a cocktail function at the SPU South Campus to honour the impressive accomplishments of the teams at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Winter Games that happened earlier in the month. This Read More ...Read More »

Reflecting on an exhilarating run of events, we’re thrilled to announce the impressive achievements of our Gemmie teams at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Winter Games 2023. The athletes, representing Sol Plaatje University (SPU), showcased exceptional talent and grit Read More ...Read More »

Congratulations to the following SPU netball players for being selected to represent the Northern Cape Diamonds Netball Team in the prestigious 2023 National Telkom League: Busisiwe Vayo – doing her first year in Bachelor of Arts Andiswa Dlamini –first year Read More ...Read More »

The Sol Plaatje University (SPU) football teams received a game changing R500 000 donation from the Northern Cape Provincial Government, courtesy of Premier Dr Zamani Saul. The generous handover took place on Wednesday, 5 April 2023 at the newly inaugurated Read More ...Read More »

Image: National Lotteries Commission (NLC) Commissioner Ms Jodi Scholtz and SPU Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof. Andrew Crouch, at the unveiling of the plaque. In the heart of Kimberley, a unique facility has taken shape – a first of its kind in the Northern Read More ...Read More »

The Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Sport Precinct, a first of its kind in the Northern Cape, will be officially opened by SPU’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Andrew Crouch on 24 March 2023. SPU officials and stakeholders will be joined by Read More ...Read More »

SPU Sport hosted a fun-filled and energising Sports Day on 8 March 2023 at the SPU South Campus Sport Precinct. Students came in numbers to join in on the fun and waited eagerly to receive their funky SPU Sport t-shirt Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) successfully hosted the University Student Sports Association (USSA) Rugby Sevens Championship games at the Windhoek Draught Park and SPU Sports Precinct in Kimberley on 24 and 25 September 2022. Leading up to the games, a Campus Night Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has launched its SPU Sport brand and SPU mascot, Gemmie, to help grow SPU’s presence in varsity sport competitions, and increase awareness of the larger SPU brand. The SPU Sport brand, new SPU Sport kits, and Gemmie Read More ...Read More »

As a member of the University Student Sports Association (USSA), Sol Plaatje University (SPU) attended several sport tournaments throughout 2022. One of many highlights this year was undoubtedly hosting the USSA Rugby 7s Championship games in September 2022. Our SPU male and female teams Read More ...Read More »

We are excited to announce that Sol Plaatje University will host its second annual Vice-Chancellor’s Cycle Challenge on 27 November 2022 from 08h00-14h00 at the Oppenheimer Gardens. Cyclists can choose their preferred distance between 50km and 105km. Plus there’s a Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is proud to be the hosts of the University Sports South Africa (USSA) men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens Championships from 20 to 25 September 2022.  In a series of competitive rugby matches, South African university students  Read More ...Read More »

In the early hours of 20 August 2022, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted its annual Birthday Colour Run at the Windhoek Lager Park stadium, as part of the celebrations of SPU’s birthday. Runners could choose between running distances of 5km, Read More ...Read More »

Lace up your trainers and join us! To celebrate Sol Plaatje University’s upcoming birthday, the SPU Sport Office will host its second annual fun Colour Run on 20 August 2022. Celebrations will take place at the Windhoek Lager Park.  Vice-Chancellor Read More ...Read More »

Dressed in their new Gemsbok kits, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) students on the hockey, rugby, netball, volleyball and dance sport teams headed to Cape Town between 29 June and 9 July 2022 to compete in the most recent round of Read More ...Read More »

Former SRC president Thabo Moilwa has continued to be an admirable ambassador for Sol Plaatje University (SPU). Just three years after graduating, Moilwa has climbed the corporate ladder fast and is now a Deputy Headmaster responsible for Special Projects, Finance, Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Andrew Crouch has sent a message of support to the Griqualand West Rugby Union (GWRU) wishing the Windhoek Draft Griquas well ahead of their Currie Cup showdown against the Airlink Pumas. The Read More ...Read More »

The University’s men’s table tennis team did not disappoint, and took third place at the USSA Table Tennis Championship after competing against four South African universities – Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, and Limpopo. The 2021 championship was postponed to Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has launched its SPU Sport brand and SPU mascot, Gemmie, to help grow SPU’s presence in varsity sport competitions, and increase awareness of the larger SPU brand. The SPU Sport brand, new SPU Sport kits, and Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is pleased to invite you to join us online to watch the official launch of the SPU Sport Brand on Friday, 27 May 2022. Since opening its doors in 2014, SPU has emphasised the importance of sports and recreation Read More ...Read More »

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the 2021 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Heads of Sport Forum in a landmark event in November 2021. The conference, which takes place every two years, aims to find the best university sports practices in Read More ...Read More »

Ms Nicole Morris, the newly appointed Dean of Student Affairs at Sol Plaatje University (SPU), was elected to serve on the University Sport Company (USC) Board of Directors for a three-year term alongside six other members from various universities in South Read More ...Read More »

Former SPU SRC President, Mr Thabo Moilwa, was appointed by University Sports South Africa (USSA) as the Deputy Chef de Missions of the South African delegation that will represent the country at the 31st World University Summer Games to be Read More ...Read More »

The former SRC President Thabo Moilwa has been appointed as a University Sports South Africa (USSA) assessor, the first person to be appointed from the Northern Cape. It follows on from Thabo’s appointment as SRC president last year. The latest Read More ...Read More »