12 months Graduate Internship Programme at Sol Plaatje University
Sol Plaatje University December 7, 2020
The University invites all final year students and alumni who reside in the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, Northern Cape, to apply for a 12 months Graduate Internship Programme (18.2) at Sol Plaatje University to gain valuable work experience. The aim of this programme is to create an opportunity for students... Read more
On Tuesday, 30 June 2020, the 2019-2020 SRC at Sol Plaatje University met to elect a new President, as the post was vacant following the departure of the previous president. Ms Ntesang Makutu was elected by a majority vote and assumed her position from 1 July 2020. She is... Read more
The School of Natural and Applied Sciences welcomed Dr Zingfa Wala, who is the University’s first post-doctoral fellow, on 1 July 2020. “The School of Natural and Applied Sciences is excited on this momentous occasion in welcoming the very first post-doctoral fellow at SPU, this plays a significant role towards... Read more
Sol Plaatje University CFO elected to SAICA Council
Northern CapeSol Plaatje University May 21, 2020
At the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Annual General Meeting held earlier this year Sol Plaatje University’s Chief Financial Officer, Annalene Marais, was elected as a member of the SAICA Central Region Council and Chairperson of the Kimberley District Association. In her role as Chairperson, Ms Marais... Read more
SPU football player of the year reflects on 2019
Northern CapeSol Plaatje UniversityVarsity Sports May 15, 2020
For as long as he can recall, SPU’s 2019 soccer royalty, Okuhle Lwana always had a passion for football. Born in Flagstaff, situated in the Eastern Cape, Lwana states that much of his football inspiration is attributed to his older brother, who was once a football player. “As a... Read more
HSRC to host Social Sciences Research Conference at Sol Plaatje University
Latest newsResearchSol Plaatje University March 13, 2020
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will, together with their strategic partners, host an international conference from 26th – 28th October 2020 at SPU in Kimberley, South Africa. The event will bring together researchers and stakeholders from across the globe to consider anew the... Read more
Prof Andrew Crouch is SPU’s new VC
Northern CapeSol Plaatje University December 31, 2019
Professor Andrew Crouch will take up the position of Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University on 1 April 2020, the Sol Plaatje University Council has announced. It said that the University is proud to have Professor Crouch at the helm of the University. “While he is an exceptional academic,... Read more
Sol Plaatje University 4th year BEd student Xolani Mathebula took a top 10 place at the competitive two-day Ethekwini Open Chess Championship earlier this year. More than 100 players competed in the A-section with another 90 players in the B-section. He says that the Durban championship has gained popularity in... Read more
Dr Marga Stander of the Department of English in the School of Humanities at Sol Plaatje University has recently had a research article published in the Journal of Further and Higher Education. Entitled, “Strategies to help university students avoid plagiarism: a focus on translation as an intervention strategy” the... Read more
Dr Audrey Msimanga appointed SPU head of School of Education
AchieversArchivesSol Plaatje University February 21, 2019
Dr Audrey Msimanga has been appointed as the new Head of the SPU School of Education. She holds a PhD in Science Education from the University of the Witwatersrand as well as an MSc in Zoology; BSc Hons in Biological Science and a BSc in General Botany and Zoology. Her... Read more
