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Sol Plaatje University
Higher Education
Kimberley, Northern Cape 12,585 followers
Light from Africa - for humanity
About us
Sol Plaatje University is one of two universities created in the democratic era. We are critically engaged in learning, research, and development, while enhancing democratic practice and social justice in society. During our first seven years of existence, we have successfully positioned ourselves to be: - A site of learning, research, and culture where we endeavour towards excellence and embedded in quality academic process. - An engaged social participant which gives expression to democratic practice, seized with the challenges facing society, and enable participation in social, cultural, and economic life. - A knowledge economy leader that facilitates knowledge for development and economic advancement locally, regionally, and nationally. - A university in Africa that is integrally connected to African issues and engages in projecting knowledge globally. We have established ourselves as a scientific centre for data and analytics; as a seat for humanities that stands out in the fields of heritage, anthropology, archaeology and African languages as a node in teacher education across all phases, with a specialisation in mathematics, language teaching and curriculum development. We are also an emerging hub for management sciences and entrepreneurship. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Economic & Management Sciences, Education, Humanities and Natural & Applied Sciences.
- Website
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https://www.spu.ac.za
External link for Sol Plaatje University
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Kimberley, Northern Cape
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2013
Locations
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Primary
Chapel St & Bultfontein Rd
Civic Centre
Kimberley, Northern Cape 8301, ZA
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26 Scanlan Street
Sol Plaatje, Northern Cape 8301, ZA
Employees at Sol Plaatje University
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Tumo Baitshenyetsi
Head of Department (Department of Computer Science and Information Systems)
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Karen Inward
Solutions Architect
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Crispen Chinguno (PhD)
Senior Lecturer at Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley, NRF Rated Researcher; President : South African Sociology Association (SASA)
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Dr. Edward Dakora
Academic at Sol Plaatje University
Updates
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LESSONS FROM AFRICA Dr Omowale Crenshaw, from ALU, encouraged the students to remain inquisitive and intellectually active as they have the ability to change the trajectory of Africa’s political and economic future. He also talked to them about Doing Business in Africa by highlighting the global and continental context on political and economic perspectives. In the wrap-up session, the SRC shared their insights on the GENXT Leaders Programme and experience of the immersion programme in Kigali. The GENXT Leaders Programme offered to student leaders will continue to run over the next three months.
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EMBRACING TRANSFORMATION AND DIVERSITY GENXT Leaders Programme participants received a briefing on regional geopolitical considerations by the South African Acting High Commissioner in Rwanda, Mr Ndanduleni Tshifhiwa Clinton. This was followed by a session on Cultural Intelligence and Conflict Management facilitated by Dr Bernadette Johnson. The SRC concluded the day by attending the Ikaze ceremony at the African Leadership University, where they witnessed the taking of the Oath by and Passing of the Torch to the January 2025 cohort. The ceremony was a celebration of unity, diversity, and inclusivity, during which they reiterated the goal of establishing entrepreneurial, ethical leadership. The new students were exhorted to Do Hard Things.
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UPDATE REGARDING 2025 APPLICATIONS With the release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results on 13 January 2025, the University is currently updating a high volume of application statuses for the 2025 academic year. These updates happen on an ongoing basis, applicants are therefore encouraged to keep track of their application status online at https://t.co/g9Rf5MsDsr. Should your application status not be updated by 24 January 2025, you can send an email to the relevant Faculty Applications Champions listed here https://bit.ly/3cQ6LxR.
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GENXT PROGRAMME - ZIPLINE KAYONZA HIGHLIGHTS The SRC’s visit to Zipline Kayonza and Norrsken House highlights the importance of digitalisation, innovation and entrepreneurship. At Zipline, the SRC was taken through their operations for successfully delivering medical supplies to remote areas in the region via drones. At Norrsken House, student leaders engaged on entrepreneurial opportunities including creating start-ups, seeking investors and mentors, and sustaining a viable business in a complex and changing world.
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ADVANCING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP As part of the GENXT Leaders Programme the Student Representative Council traveled to Zipline in the Kayonza District to learn about innovative, digital and sustainable social and economic ideas and solutions. Zipline, offers logistical support in remote areas of Rwanda by transporting medical supply to disadvantaged communities and local clinics using 43 drones. The project commenced in 2016 and to date delivers medication and supplies to over 200 sites. The service includes transportation services such as animal vaccines and artificial insemination to local farmers and veterinaries. The SRC also visited the Norrsken House, situated in the heart of Kigali. Launched in 2021, Norresken is non-profit foundation aimed at stimulating entrepreneurial skills, tools and funding in creating viable businesses and supporting start-ups. Norrsken hosts investors and entrepreneurs, enabling access to funds, networks and creating an ecosystem to positively impact lives of communities through entrepreneurship.
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OMT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Scholarship for Honours programmes at SPU are now open for the 2025 academic year. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and are interested in pursuing careers in academia, research, development or other related fields may be awarded this scholarship. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible. To apply, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/4hSC5Pf and submit it and the relevant documents to pg.funding@spu.ac.za no later than 31 January 2025.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: REGISTRATION 2025 Please note that registration for the 2025 academic year will take place from 3 to 14 February for First Year Students and 20 January to 14 February for Returning Students. For more detailed registration information click here: https://bit.ly/4g14L6h.
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THE ROLE OF STUDENT LEADERS Day two of the GENXT Leaders Programme commenced with the SRC participating in various team building activities with a focus on multitasking, time management, listening, dedication, focus, teamwork and developing a common purpose. Ms Nicole Morris, Dean of Student Affairs, provided the SRC with an overview of the Institutional Strategy developed for 2025-2029. She said that “the Strategic Plan is intentionally student-centric, underpinned by student engagement. This leaders programme is not only an opportunity to become effective student leaders but to become a leader for life.” She urged the SRC to provide guidance to the student community and ensure an integrated experience during their academic careers so that SPU can produce holistic graduates. Later in the day the participants examined the role of a leader in the global context. Emphasis was placed on how to navigate through the complexities of societies, cultures, economies, governance, and environmental sustainability. Through collaboration, innovation, research and fostering inclusivity and diversity, student leaders can think critically, engage, and positively contribute to impactful and sustainable solutions at the University and to the local and global community. The day concluded with a special dinner at which the SPU delegation was joined by the Dean of the School of Business at the African Leadership University (ALU), Professor Momar Dieng. He shared historical insights about the inception of ALU, its vision, purpose, and future. He further indicated the ALU’s interest in collaborative endeavours with SPU.