by Tebogo Tabane

The newly appointed Director at the Tshwane School of Business (TSB), Professor Hlengani Mathebula, said he is honoured and excited at the opportunity to join the TSB and the broader University community in its pursuit of empowering the people and taking the University from its current state of good to their defined goal of great.

Entrepreneurship has become an essential part of the South-African economy and plays a crucial role in boosting economic activity in the country. With the rising number of startups and small businesses, the entrepreneurial spirit has been driving economic growth and job creation in the country. Startups and small businesses contribute significantly to the GDP and create job opportunities. These enterprises introduce innovative products, services, and business models that stimulate competition and drive economic growth.

By Sfundo Mathimbane

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in partnership with Microsoft, launched an Advanced Digital Skills programme at the Institute for The Future of Work (IFoW) in Hatfield, Pretoria on Wednesday, 2 October, bringing together academic leaders, students, and various stakeholders to celebrate a new chapter in TUT’s commitment to innovation, education and community engagement. 

Thanks to machine learning and deep learning, AI applications can learn from data and can provide results in near real-time, analysing new information from many sources and adapting accordingly with a level of accuracy that's invaluable to business.

by Kgothatso Monono

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) hosted its prestigious annual Top Achievers Awards at the Protea Fire and Ice Hotel in Menlyn. Bringing together top performing Faculty students and staff the event celebrated academic and research excellence and qualification milestones. 

by Gerrit Bester

Prof Nalini Moodley, Executive Dean of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design since 2018, has been honoured by Higher Education Resource Services – South Africa (HERS-SA) as the winner of the Women in Academic Administration category at the Higher Education Women Leaders Awards held in Cape Town in August. Renowned as one of the foremost women leaders at the University and a mentor to many, Prof Moodley candidly discusses her perspectives on recognition, leadership and the role of women in academia in a post-award interview.

Prof Uwe Hermann (39) from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, recently graduated with his second doctoral degree, a PhD (Curriculum Development and Instructional Design) from the University of Pretoria.

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) alumnus and household name in South African radio, Given Mabunda's remarkable radio journey began at Tshwane FM in 2011. At only 15 years old, he has already co-hosted the Saturday show RockaFella. Given's passion for radio started earlier at age 13, when he frequently called and sent SMS comments to the station.

by Gerrit Bester

Yesterday, 19 September, marked a significant milestone in the history of the Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The first sod was turned on the Arts Campus for the construction of the Motion Picture Production Studios, which will serve as the permanent home for the Faculty’s Motion Picture Production programme.

by Lerato Motsisi

Ronnie Mamoepa, an astute communicator and activist’s legacy and contributions were honoured during the launch of the inaugural Ronnie Mamoepa Annual Memorial Lecture at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The Ronnie Mamoepa Foundation (RMF) in partnership with the Faculty of Humanities hosted the lecture at the Dinokeng Building, Pretoria Campus.

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a higher education institution established in terms of the Higher Education Act, No 101 of 1997. All academic programmes of the University are approved and accredited by the Council of Higher Education (CHE), the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), as well as other relevant professional bodies.

by Kgothatso Monono

In honouring and advancing women in the technology sector, the Department of Computer Science, at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Polokwane Campus hosted an inspiring "Girls in Tech" event, which brought together aspiring female tech enthusiasts, students and professionals to celebrate the achievements of women in technology and to encourage the next generation of female tech leaders.