More than 200 underprivileged learners in Soshanguve started the school year on a brighter note thanks to TUT FM 96.2 and its partners, Baggio Events, Botshilu Private Hospital and Old Mutual. The group donated 220 pairs of school shoes to learners from Tsaroga Phoka Primary, Padisago Primary and Ubuhlebezwe Primary, ensuring that they have proper footwear as they pursue their education.

by Phumla Mkize

Researchers and industry leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) are gathered in Pretoria, South Africa to showcase the opportunities that exist through technology to solve societal challenges. 

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

Globally, one in three women will experience violence in her lifetime. Many men and children suffer too, their stories hidden behind closed doors. Lorraine Khoza, a dedicated Gender Specialist and TUT graduate who experienced GBV just days after arriving in Pretoria to study at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Ga-Rankuwa Campus, has dedicated her life to fighting this battle following her experience.

by Kgothatso Monono

Andry Phasha, a leading third year Information Technology (IT) student has been selected as a finalist for the Regional Exam – Network Track in the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition. The competition that attracts top talent from across the globe, is designed to test and enhance students’ skills in fields such as networking, cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

by Thembeka Manetje

In an era driven by digital transformation, the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) has partnered with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2020 to address significant challenges in the skills, education and training sector. Spearheaded by Prof Pius Owolawi, the current MICT SETA 4IR Research Chair holder and Assistant Dean for Industry Liaison, Special Projects and Work Integrated Learning at TUT’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), this collaboration is shaping the future of how learners, institutions, and organisations interact in the skills development landscape.

by Kgaugelo Selane

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment recently had the honour to host one of the most significant events in the field of power engineering. The 33rd Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC 2025), saw a convergence of academics, professionals and students, all united in their mission to share innovative ideas, and push the boundaries of research in power engineering.

by Prof Mandla Msimanga

Contemporary research suggests a strong causal link between increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and extreme weather events around the globe. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane trap heat that is reflected off the Earth’s surface from the sun. Whilst the bulk of CO2 emissions are from natural sources like plant and animal respiration, and the oceans, man-made sources like the burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil now have an increasingly disruptive effect on the natural CO2 ecosystem. Changes in weather patterns, quite extreme at times – are a direct result of global warming. The fact that there is an urgent need to shift from traditional fossil fuel energy sources to cleaner sources of energy is clearly undeniable.

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) celebrated excellence in health sciences at its 11th annual Scientific Merit Awards, honouring outstanding researchers who have made significant contributions to the field. This year, a new category, the Research Capacity Development and Transformation Award, was introduced to acknowledge scientists dedicated to capacity building and transformation in health research across South Africa.

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has achieved an impressive milestone, ranking fourth nationally among South Africa’s 26 public universities for creative research outputs. This recognition, announced in the Creative Research Outputs and Innovations Report 2024 by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), highlights TUT’s growing impact in creative scholarship and its contribution to national research excellence.

by Amogelang Aysha Ramatena & Mmatumelo Lebjane

A special Alumni Breakfast engagement to unveil and discuss the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) 2025 Alumni Strategy, brought together Faculty Deans, Faculty Marketers, Donors, TUT Alumni and key stakeholders.

by Kgaugelo Selane

In a major boost for women’s sport, 26 female athletes from the Tshwane University of Technology have received bursaries worth more than R1 million from the Women in Sport Trust. The bursaries are designed to support female student-athletes who excel academically and in their respective sporting codes. This donation represents a significant investment in the future of women’s sport at the University. Easing the financial burden on the recipients will enable them to focus on their studies while continuing to compete at the highest level.

• ICEP innovators set to graduate soon 

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Informatics Community Engagement Program (ICEP) has significantly contributed to student growth by providing work opportunities that allow them to develop digital solutions while preparing for the future of work and engaging with the community.