Sol Plaatje University
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Varsity Shield | Gemmies keep focus in second season of participation
Despite two losses in their first matches, SPU’s Gemmies aim for team growth and a semifinal spot in the 2026 Varsity Shield season.
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Impi run riot as UKZN dominate SPU to claim top spot in Varsity Shield clash
Impi run riot with eight-try demolition of SPU as UKZN storm to summit of Varsity Shield log with commanding 46-15 Friday victory.
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Kimberley-born intellectual returns as new chancellor at Sol Plaatje University
Thebe Ikalafeng, an influential author and scholar, has been appointed chancellor of Sol Plaatje University, effective 16 January, for five years.
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A new era for SPU under Prof. Debra Meyer: Commitment to advancement stated clearly
Prof. Debra Meyer commits to enhancing SPU’s teaching and research, fostering growth, and unity for success.
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Sol Plaatje University vice-chancellor steps down after transformative five-year tenure
Professor Andrew Crouch concludes his impactful tenure at Sol Plaatje University, leaving a legacy of growth, innovation, and community commitment.
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‘Scared and scarred’: Kimberley demonstrators highlight GBV victims’ plight
Read about the G20 Women’s Shutdown in Kimberley, a powerful demonstration honoring women lost to violence in South Africa.
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SPU’s fifth Cycle Challenge: Uniting communities for education
Over 120 cyclists participated in the fifth Vice-Chancellor’s Cycle Challenge, supporting student initiatives and community education.
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Sol Plaatje University scoops five awards at Mace Excellence Gala
The Department of Institutional Advancement at SPU won five awards at the Mace Excellence Awards Gala for outstanding marketing and communication efforts.
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SPU celebrates Sol Plaatje’s legacy and Justice Majiedt’s leadership
The Sol Plaatje Memorial Weekend celebrated Solomon Plaatje’s legacy and honored Justice Steven Majiedt, while emphasising education’s transformative power.
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New deputy appointed at university to help students on their way ahead
Prof. José Frantz will be the deputy vice-chancellor at SPU from February 2026, bringing extensive experience in research and innovation.
