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Conveniently situated in the heart of Kimberley, the SPU Sport precinct is a mixed use facility that has sport offices, student residences, a conference facility, and&nbsp; world class sporting facilities for soccer, netball, hockey, tennis, basketball, rugby, cricket and volleyball.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a premier attraction to the city, the SPU Sport Precinct will deliver an exceptional visitor experience to both supporters and attendees. A proud member of the Northern Cape community, SPU has made the precinct available for hire to the public for recreational purposes, as well as affiliated sports and recreation clubs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sol Plaatje University prides itself on providing excellence and establishing strong long-term relationships with our stakeholders. We encourage the public to use and access our spaces, and to join SPU as a trusted partner for events and sports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You\u2019re invited!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do join us at the opening ceremony on our live YouTube stream (link: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/live\/aogQjzK35Pw?feature=share\">https:\/\/youtube.com\/live\/aogQjzK35Pw?feature=share<\/a>) at 16:00 on 24 March 2023.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to you joining us online!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Sport Precinct, a first of its kind in the Northern Cape, will be officially opened by SPU\u2019s Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Andrew Crouch on 24 March 2023. 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