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By Kgaugelo Selane
A group of ten students from the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) Departments of Journalism and Integrated Communication impressed during the recent Presidential Inauguration, working as part of the media team for the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).
The students were selected to represent TUT as part of the media team. Their responsibilities included interviewing people about their feelings and expectations for the inauguration, taking photographs and videos as well as assisting other media professionals with various duties.
Samkelo Soko, an Integrated Communication student, described the experience as a game-changer. "Working with GCIS exceeded my expectations and has had a huge impact on the way I view the journalism career. I now understand how media and communication professionals work together behind the scenes during major events," Soko said.
His fellow student, Tefo Mbovu, echoed Soko's sentiments. "We had an opportunity to experience the Presidential inauguration from the media's perspective, helping with various tasks like guiding media professionals to transport shuttles, gathering people for interviews and writing notes on event logistics. This opportunity allowed us to gain a better understanding of the practicalities of media work and offered valuable insights into potential future employment opportunities," Mbovu said.
The students' experience was not limited to just covering the event, since they gained valuable insights into the inner workings of the media industry as well as the opportunity to work closely with media professionals. "This experience gave us an invaluable real-life experience,” Mbovu added.
TUT Spokesperson, Phaphama Tshisikhawe, praised the students for their hard work and dedication. "We are incredibly proud of our students for representing TUT at this historic event. Their experience is evident of the University's commitment to provide practical learning opportunities to prepare for students for the workforce," she said.
The group of ten students from TUT's) Departments of Journalism and Integrated Communication who worked as part of the media team for the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) during the recent Presidential Inauguration.
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) welcomes the announcement of the names of members of the historic Government of National Unity (GNU) by His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, on 30 June 2024. We wish the GNU well in the mammoth task of leading the country at these challenging times.
We especially congratulate the Honourable Ministers appointed in the three education and science portfolios respectively: Minister Siviwe Gwarube (Basic Education), Minister Blade Nzimande (Science, Technology and Innovation), as well as Minister Nobuhle Nkabane (Higher Education).
TUT stands ready to work together with these Ministries, especially the Ministry of Higher Education, as well as Science, Technology and Innovation, in the advancement of the skills revolution in the country.
Minister of Higher Education, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane (left)
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande (centre)
Minister of Basic Education. Siviwe Gwarube (right)
Dr Ilze Vermaak, a senior lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and member of the SAMRC Herbal Drugs Research Unit, recently received a National Research Foundation (NFR) C2-rating. The NRF C2 rating is a recognition of Dr Vermaak's exceptional research contributions and impact in her field, placing her among the top researchers in South Africa.
This highly experienced researcher has a Scopus h-index of 21, Google Scholar h-index of 25 and i10-index of 42; has published 45 papers in prestigious ISI-accredited journals in the field of herbal medicine; is a co-editor of a book entitled “The South African Herbal Pharmacopoeia. Monographs of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” and co-author of 6 chapters. She serves as an Associate Editor for the South African Journal of Botany (Elsevier); is a Subject Editor for Phytochemistry Letters (Elsevier), a Sub-editor for the South African Pharmaceutical Journal (MedPharm) and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Biosystems Engineering (Springer).
She is actively involved in the research and practice professional community and has served on the EXCO of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences of South Africa (APSSA) for more than 10 years in various roles, including Chairperson of the Academy and at the same time as Vice-president of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA).
After graduating with a BPharm degree in 2004, she completed her one-year internship and one-year community pharmacy requirements before professional registration as a pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). She enrolled for a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at TUT, which was conferred cum laude in 2009. She received the S2A3 (South African Association for the Advancement of Science) bronze medal: Best Masters student in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Her Doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences was awarded in 2011 and six papers emanated from this research. She was awarded the Young Researcher of the Year award in the Faculty of Science in 2011 and again in 2012. In 2014, she received the Merit award for Woman Researcher of the Year in the Faculty of Science and the Woman Researcher of the Year Award in 2015. She also received publication awards in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2014) and Pharmacology (2018) from the APSSA.
She has presented her research at more than 30 international and national conferences and supervised/co-supervised a number of Masters and Doctoral students.
She is integrally involved in teaching and learning as a coordinator, co-coordinator, examiner and moderator in various programmes, including the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme, the Advanced Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Bachelor of Nursing, as a service subject.
In 2023 she received the TAU (Teaching Advancement at Universities) fellowship.
She serves on various committees in the Departmental and Institutional community including the Departmental Committee for Postgraduate Studies (DCPS), the Faculty Committee for Postgraduate Studies (FCPS), Faculty Committee for Library and Information Services (FCLIS) and Faculty Board.
AREA(S) OF EXPERTISE
Dr Vermaak’s research is focused on the multifaceted exploration of herbal medicines to determine their quality, safety and efficacy (QSE). This includes the quality control of herbal medicines using analytical tools such as vibrational spectroscopy (mid- and near infrared spectroscopy) in combination with chemometric data analysis, phytochemical profiling, high performance thin layer chromatography and biological/pharmacological activity studies.
Dr Ilze Vermaak, a senior lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and member of the SAMRC Herbal Drugs Research Unit, recently received a National Research Foundation (NFR) C2-rating.
In celebration of the Tshwane University of Technology’s National Research Foundation (NRF) rated and re-rated researchers, we will commence with a series of articles on these incumbents over the coming weeks.
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has awarded Dr Tebogo J Rakgogo from the Department of Applied Languages a Y2 rating. This rating acknowledges Dr Rakgogo's outstanding contributions to language practice and academic leadership, recognising him as a rising star in the research community. His research has demonstrated his potential to establish himself as a leading researcher in his field.
Dr Rakgogo, the Head of the Department of Applied Languages, is also a passionate linguist and educator who boasts an impressive academic journey. He has multiple qualifications, including a PhD in Onomastics from the Wits University, has more than 10 publications in DHET accredited journals and has delivered more than 20 paper presentations local and international conferences. His research interests encompass onomastics (the study of the etymology, history and use of proper names, especially personal names), historiography, sociolinguistics, dialectology, language and law, as well as language planning and policy.
Dr Rakgogo is actively involved in national language authorities and contributes significantly to language planning and policy discourse. His role extends beyond academia, as he serves on various committees and boards including the SsL National Language Body and the Board of Directors for the SsL National Lexicography Unit. He previously served as the President of the Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni Association (HSSAA) within the framework of the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS). In addition, he has been appointed to serve on the DHET Review Panel on the Implementation of the Language Policy Framework for Public Higher Education Institutions. He currently also chairs the National Terminology Policy Steering Committee instituted by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.
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