{"id":19895,"date":"2021-08-04T21:32:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T19:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/student-news-2-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-07-05T18:01:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T16:01:25","slug":"alumni-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/alumni-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19895\" class=\"elementor elementor-19895\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37019e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37019e2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd2ec43\" data-id=\"dd2ec43\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb6403f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb6403f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ALUMNI NEWS<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e1665e elementor-section-boxed 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div  class=\"rpwe-block\"><ul class=\"rpwe-ul\"><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/honours-student-earns-top-regional-award-commonl-won-by-masters-and-phd-researchers\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0024-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Honours student earns top regional award commonly won by Masters and PhD researchers\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/honours-student-earns-top-regional-award-commonl-won-by-masters-and-phd-researchers\/\" target=\"_self\">Honours student earns top regional award commonly won by Masters and PhD researchers<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-11-07T08:35:37+02:00\">November 7, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is celebrating a notable academic achievement in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences. Dimitria Maurition van Wyk, a BSc Honours student in Physical Science (Chemistry), has been awarded Best Young Water Scientist (Poster Category) at Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/honours-student-earns-top-regional-award-commonl-won-by-masters-and-phd-researchers\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/2025-alumni-magazine-out-now\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alumni-Newsletter-2025_Social-Media-post_proofv2-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Alumni magazine out now!\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/2025-alumni-magazine-out-now\/\" target=\"_self\">2025 Alumni magazine out now!<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-10-09T10:04:22+02:00\">October 9, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">We are excited to share the Annual SPU Alumni Magazine that will keep you informed and updated on the latest developments at your alma mater and within your alumni community. This edition includes\u00a0 inspiring success\u00a0 stories, accomplishments and innovative endeavours Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/2025-alumni-magazine-out-now\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-celebrates-tshepiso-sebeelas-abe-bailey-achievement\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000286492-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU celebrates Tshepiso Sebeela\u2019s Abe Bailey achievement\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-celebrates-tshepiso-sebeelas-abe-bailey-achievement\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU celebrates Tshepiso Sebeela\u2019s Abe Bailey achievement<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-10-08T09:47:00+02:00\">October 8, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">SPU proudly celebrates another Master\u2019s student who has been awarded the prestigious Abe Bailey Travel Bursary, one of South Africa\u2019s most distinguished opportunities for young leaders. The bursary recognises university students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, leadership and a deep Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-celebrates-tshepiso-sebeelas-abe-bailey-achievement\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-faculty-of-education-alumni-its-homecoming-time\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alumni-Home-Coming-Poster-final-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU Faculty of Education Alumni, it\u2019s homecoming time!\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-faculty-of-education-alumni-its-homecoming-time\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU Faculty of Education Alumni, it\u2019s homecoming time!<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-10-07T12:02:36+02:00\">October 7, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">We are excited to invite all SPU\u2019s Faculty of Education graduates to the 2nd Annual Alumni Homecoming on Saturday, 11 October 2025 at the SPU Great Hall, North Campus from 10:00 \u2013 18:00. The SPU Alumni Homecoming promises to be Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-faculty-of-education-alumni-its-homecoming-time\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/future-alumni-engagement-marks-new-chapter-in-student-alumni-relations-at-spu\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6285-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Future Alumni engagement marks new chapter in student-alumni relations at SPU\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/future-alumni-engagement-marks-new-chapter-in-student-alumni-relations-at-spu\/\" target=\"_self\">Future Alumni engagement marks new chapter in student-alumni relations at SPU<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-10-01T09:22:29+02:00\">October 1, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">In a landmark step towards building lifelong connections, the Alumni Relations Unit in the Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA), in collaboration with the Campus Housing and Accommodation Unit, hosted Sol Plaatje University\u2019s (SPU) first-ever future alumni engagement for first-year students Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/future-alumni-engagement-marks-new-chapter-in-student-alumni-relations-at-spu\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-alumna-dimpho-maboee-makes-history-with-m-g-200-recognition\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SPU-alumna-makes-her-mark-in-the-tech-and-innovation-industry-earning-national-recognition-200x200.jpeg\" alt=\"SPU alumna Dimpho Maboee makes history with M&#038;G 200 recognition\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-alumna-dimpho-maboee-makes-history-with-m-g-200-recognition\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU alumna Dimpho Maboee makes history with M&#038;G 200 recognition<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-09-18T08:12:05+02:00\">September 18, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">SPU proudly celebrates a historic milestone with the recognition of Dimpho Maboee as one of the Mail &amp; Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2025. She is the first SPU graduate to be honoured on this prestigious list, which annually highlights Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-alumna-dimpho-maboee-makes-history-with-m-g-200-recognition\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/freddie-manyate-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-leaders\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Freddie-Manyate-1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Freddie Manyate: Inspiring the next generation of leaders\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/freddie-manyate-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-leaders\/\" target=\"_self\">Freddie Manyate: Inspiring the next generation of leaders<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-07-08T16:18:39+02:00\">July 8, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Mr Freddie Manyate\u2019s journey of growth, purpose and giving back has come full-circle. A determined and purpose driven student he completed a Diploma in Information and Communication Technology at SPU in 2021 and then progressed to the Advanced Diploma in Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/freddie-manyate-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-leaders\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/city-graduates-drive-digital-transformation-in-northern-cape-government\/\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SPU-Digital.jpg\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb the-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"City graduates drive digital transformation in Northern Cape government\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SPU-Digital.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SPU-Digital-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/city-graduates-drive-digital-transformation-in-northern-cape-government\/\" target=\"_self\">City graduates drive digital transformation in Northern Cape government<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-06-27T16:27:56+02:00\">June 27, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Image supplied: DFA\/SITA A group of talented graduates from Sol Plaatje University (SPU) have made a significant impact in the Northern Cape government through their work at the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Northern Cape. 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