{"id":60338,"date":"2023-11-24T13:23:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T11:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/tonights-the-night-spus-decade-of-excellence-gala-is-fully-booked-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-11-24T13:43:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T11:43:10","slug":"spus-decade-of-excellence-gala-championing-future-growth-with-community-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-decade-of-excellence-gala-championing-future-growth-with-community-support\/","title":{"rendered":"SPU\u2019s Decade of Excellence Gala: Championing future growth with community support"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"60338\" class=\"elementor elementor-60338\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29c0ea7d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29c0ea7d\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3265abb3\" data-id=\"3265abb3\" 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-5ecd5d38 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ecd5d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sol Plaatje University (SPU)<\/span><\/a> hosted its second Decade Campaign Gala Dinner on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, at the SPU South Campus Multipurpose Hall. In addition to commemorating SPU\u2019s first 10 years, the dinner\u2019s objective was to raise funds for the Lesedi La Afrika Endowment Fund.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event brought together the Northern Cape community, with dignitaries including SPU\u2019s council members, various corporates and businesses and SPU\u2019s Senior Management team. Chairperson of the Host Committee, Mr Sechaba Thole, welcomed all guests, thanking all the companies who came out to support the university.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Andrew Crouch reflected on the university\u2019s progress after a decade of quality teaching and learning, highlighting significant achievements the university has made in its 10 years. \u201cThe university is working; the university is proud of its good governance and its proud of its achievements over the last 10 years,\u201d he said.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Director of Institutional Advancement, Mr Qondakele Sompondo provided an overview of the Lesedi La Afrika Endowment Fund, what it is, what it means to the university and what it aims to achieve, urging all guests to donate to this fund. \u201cWe are called to invest in the future of young people of the Northern Cape by creating perpetual access through endowed funds today. The Lesedi La Afrika Fund is currently funded mainly by the mining sector, SPU staff, and kind individuals but we have not as yet reached our target. By being here tonight, we are hoping that tomorrow and in the next coming months we will hear from you to help us in achieving our vision for the fund.\u201d<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">SPU extends special thanks to our key sponsors, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pmgmining.co.za\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PMG Mining<\/span> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.south32.net\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">South32<\/span><\/a>, whose generous support was instrumental in the evening\u2019s success. Their commitment to SPU\u2019s vision exemplifies the vital role of partnerships in our progressive journey. In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fasset.org.za\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FASSET<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sioc-cdt.co.za\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SIOC \u2013 CDT<\/span><\/a> extended warm messages of support on the night, highlighting that they are always pleased to help the university grow and achieve its vision.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The gala also featured a fundraising auction with exquisite paintings from local artists and an exciting raffle, both contributing significantly to the endowment fund. These efforts underscore SPU\u2019s commitment to innovation and community engagement as we look towards a brighter future.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While the evening was dedicated to sustaining the future, we had the multi-talented Unathi as a host and performer, joined by Kimberley\u2019s very own Thami Mngqolo, who filled the atmosphere with great entertainment and good music, allowing guests to create unforgettable memories.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Judge Mmathebe Violet Phatshoane, Chair of the SPU Council, thanked each and every one who took part in ensuring that this dinner was a success, from the sponsors, companies, host committee and individuals who have contributed to this fund. She also expressed gratitude to the hosts, Unathi and Thami, for their excellent job in hosting and ensuring that every guest had a great evening at SPU.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">SPU would like to express its gratitude to one and all who came to spend this evening with us in efforts of ensuring that the future of our university and its students continues shining brighter, being the Light from Africa.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here is a list of all our sponsors for the Decade Campaign Gala Dinner:\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Corporate Sponsors:<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PMG Mining2<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">South32<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Table buyers:<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">African Vineyard<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Afrimat<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assmang Iron Ore \u2013 Beeshoek Mine<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assmang Iron Ore \u2013 Khumani Mine<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dawson Lemma Arts and Crafts<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">De Beers<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">eKapa Minerals<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Events Tsarona<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">FASSET<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">First Technology<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gkhui Gkhui<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Human Capital Maximizer<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">John Taolo Gaetsewe Development Trust<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kumba Iron Ore<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mattanu Private Game Reserve<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mokala National Park<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nare Boutique Hotel<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nedbank<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Redstone<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">SIOC Community Development Trust<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Standard Bank<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vedanta<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\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<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted its second Decade Campaign Gala Dinner on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, at the SPU South Campus Multipurpose Hall. 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