by Gerrit Bester

Motion Picture Production (MPP) alum, Mbuso Gamede (29), is taking the local film industry by storm.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Tshwane University of Technology and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in 2015, has yielded significant collaboration between the partners. Celebrating the decade-long, impactful partnership between the two institutions, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), and Prof Ben van Wyk, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching, Learning and Technology, hosted esteemed guests from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences on 8 April 2025. The delegation included Teemu Kokko, President and CEO and Crister Nyberg, Director of the School of Professional Teacher Education.

The African Journal of Sustainable Tourism (AJST), a pioneering academic journal committed to advancing knowledge and innovation in sustainable tourism across the African continent has just been launched.

by Thembeka Manetje

Three outstanding women made history when they earned their Doctor of Computing (Computer Systems Engineering) degrees from the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Information and Communication Technology on 7 April 2025, This remarkable achievement stands out, not only because of their academic excellence but also due to the broader societal context in which it was accomplished.

by Kgothatso Monono

Prof Pius Owolawi, Assistant Dean at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) had the honour of delivering an insightful keynote address titled “From Graduate to Game-Changer: Innovating Africa’s Future with AI” during the 7 April 2025 graduation ceremony at the Vaal University of Technology’s Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences. His speech challenged graduates to become the architects of a new African narrative, one powered by technology, inspired by purpose and grounded in leadership.

by Phumla Mkize

Academic, columnist and orator Prof Tinyiko Maluleke flaunts his masterful storytelling, acute observation and trenchant wit in newly released book, Faces and Phases of Resilience: A Memoir of a Special Kind. 

A qualification from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is more than just a stepping stone to a career – it is a passport to a world of possibilities and a testament to TUT’s goal of producing future-ready graduates. For an ambitious Animal Science student, Thoriso Digomo (22), that world now includes the rolling farmlands of Denmark, where he is completing his Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and has already secured a permanent job offer. Speaking to Gerrit Bester, he shared his incredible journey, from the classrooms of TUT to the fields of Europe, proving that talent, hard work and a solid education can open doors that stretch far beyond South Africa’s borders.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

As the autumn graduation season commenced at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on 1 April 2025, the University’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, penned an inspiring message to the newly minted graduates, praising their resilience and determination throughout their educational journeys.

First published on The Conversation
by Prof’s, Mashupye Maserumule, Daniel Mlambo, John Molepo, Mogotsi Maleka

South Africa’s goal since 2012 has been to build a capable and developmental state to address the twin challenges of poverty and inequality. The country’s National Development Plan defines a capable state as “well-run and effectively coordinated state institutions with skilled public servants”. A transformative and developmental role is about “consistently delivering high quality services” for the good of society.

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

In a moment of triumph following years of hard work, Rose Mathole has risen to the top of the Faculty of Humanities at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), earning the prestigious Chancellor’s Award.

Article first published by News24 on 29 March 2025

In February, the National Planning Commission (NPC) convened a national dialogue on the state of service delivery in the country. This is an edited and abridged version of the remarks made by Professor Tinyiko Maluleke, TUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal and Deputy Chair of the NPC, at the conference.

by Kgothatso Monono

Three exceptional students from the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT), Department of Computer Science, have been recognised for their remarkable achievements, earning nominations for the prestigious 2025 Wired4Women Awards under the category: ‘Top Tech Student’ among other categories. The awards celebrate outstanding women in technology, recognising their contributions, leadership and impact in the industry.