Sol Plaatje University

Professor Brian Willan’s interest in the South African icon; Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje began over 40 years ago, when he was doing his PhD at the London University in the 1970’s and…
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The annual Sol Plaatje lecture, usually held as the opening of the Annual Northern Cape Writers Festival,takes place as close possible to Plaatje’s date of birth. Solomon Thekisho…
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In an effort to promote social change and drive innovation in the food, arts and crafts business, on the 4th of October 2019, the Sol-Plaatje University (SPU), School of Economic…
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The Gathering, an intimate garden rendezvous where local talent is celebrated and given a platform to express their art, hosted storyteller, 2019 K and L Prize winner Sisca Julius,…
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The Nelson Mandela Washington fellowship applications are currently open for 2020. In 2019 the fellowship provided 700 outstanding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa with the…
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The Department of Economic Development and Tourism gave a review of what they had achieved in the last financial year with hopes of making improvements this year. 107 businesses…
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Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted an interhouse athletics competition on Saturday, 31 August at the De Beers stadium. The following students walked away with the laurels: In the…
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Meet Jack Hermans and Shantille Klaase, the two Sol Plaatje University (SPU) students who were crowned , on Saturday, 31 August: Jack Hermans (20) is a first year Education…
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Derrick Bell Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States of America, Derrick Bell’s craft is painting and making furniture. Like in any art, storytelling is an important part of…
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As part of Women’s Month Commemoration, the Sol Plaatje University (SPU), hosted a Public Lecture on the Story of Saartjie (Sarah) Baartman. The lecture was presented by the…
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The Northern Cape was graced with the presence of a professional dancer and choreographer, Dionisia Ferreira, commonly known as Dimi, who hails from the state of Bahia in Brèsil.…
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A tremendous rise in Gender Based Violence has been seen in South Africa for the past decade, could society be facing a world where women and children are not free to walk the…
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The Sol Plaatje University kick started Women’s Month with an in-depth discussion with Polokwane Mayor, Thembi Nkadimeng speaking on her family’s journey for justice for her…
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Sol Plaatje University (SPU) opened its doors on Saturday, 3 August, to hundreds of prospective students, teachers and parents who streamed to the Examination Hall on the Central…
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The Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Library and Student Resource Centre (located on Central Campus) opened its doors in December 2017 and has since, not shied away from the new.…
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By Karabo Siyoko Eyethu pop-up library is a book drive that gives the gift of reading to all citizens of Kimberley, young and old. The pop-up library was founded by Thabo Batshe…
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“The 17th of April 1994 was the worst day. Early in the week, international soldiers came to rescue the foreigners who were in the building. We tried to stop and plead with them…
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SPU Humanities’ student Sisca Julius, who is studying Afrikaans, creative writing, anthropology and heritage studies, was awarded the inaugural K & L prize for her story, Honey…
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On the 3rd of July 2019, a public lecture was held at the Northern Cape Theatre as part of the Association of South African Professional Archaeologists (ASAPA) 2019 International…
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The SPU Drama Group debuted in 2019 at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda when they performed Lerothodi la sebukwabukwane, by Thabo Moshe. In 2019 they will feature at the 45th…
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The Biennial Conference of the Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists (ASAPA) will be held in Kimberley, South Africa, 3-5 July 2019, hosted by the Sol Plaatje…
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By Faith Chabalala The Sol Plaatje University, held its second edition of the School of Education seminar series on the 21st of May 2019, entitled, Talking Science: Teaching and…
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Melrick Maddocks made his debut for the South African Men’s Hockey team two years ago in Egypt during the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), a tournament in which they emerged as…
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Mrs Sylvia Lucas is infamous for her outspoken, no-nonsense attitude, however meeting with her at the Kimberly Anne showed a humorous and compassionate side to her. Mr Thabo…
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As part of the School of Humanities faculty’s Seminar Series, Sol Plaatje University hosted Dr Brian Willian in the Humanities seminar room, speaking on the novel Mhudi by…
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