by Kgothatso Monono

August is the month to honour the brilliance, resilience and power of women —-our visionaries, leaders, innovators, nurturers and change-makers. It is a time to celebrate those who lead with courage, inspire with creativity, shape our futures with determination and balance it all with the boundless strength of a mother’s heart.

by Kgothatso Monono

The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is very proud of Bontle Moloi who earned nominations in two coveted categories at the 2025 Geekulcha Youth Geeks Awards, set to take place in Centurion, South Africa, on 26 September. Her dual recognition, announced during Women’s Month, marks not only a personal victory but also a proud moment for the Faculty - celebrating innovation, excellence and the empowerment of women in technology.

by Phumla Mkize

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) joined multi-national tech companies, research councils, government and the private sector in talks to establish the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Network of Experts.  

by Kgaugelo Jessica Selane

Women’s Month kicked off with an impactful message of strength at the Women in Leadership Forum’s Women’s Day Commemoration, held at the Velmore Hotel and Spa on 7 August. Themed “Still We Rise,” the event honoured the resilience, determination and solidarity of women across South Africa and beyond. It focused on the fight against inequality and the growing presence of women in leadership roles, inspiring attendees to embrace self-love, awareness and unity as driving forces for empowerment.

by Gerrit Bester

The much-anticipated second annual GBV symposium, Canvas for Change: Creative Pathways to Eradicate Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), took place at the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Arts and Design (Research Niche Area: Artivism as a Tool to Combat Gender-Based Violence(s)) on 8 and 9 August. The event featured a diverse line-up of voices, including academics, artists, survivors, students and changemakers, who explored innovative and creative approaches to combating GBVF.

As expected, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has achieved an unqualified audit opinion for the 2024 financial year - also known as a clean audit opinion. This excellent achievement is testament to the University’s sound financial policy platform, meticulous financial controls and strict compliance with relevant national legislation and the financial accounting requirements applicable to the sector. As well as bestowing the highest achievement which can be bestowed by external auditors, a clean audit testifies to the prudent stewardship of resources.

Students at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) got a masterclass in ambition and innovation when one of the Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology’s most accomplished alumni, Gary Coulson, returned to campus to share his remarkable journey from graduate to leader in bespoke food and beverage solutions.

Final-year students at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) took a major step toward career readiness during an Employability and Work Readiness Workshop hosted by the Directorate of Health and Wellness at the Pretoria Campus.

Prof Maluleke’s Faces and Phases of Resilience launched in Polokwane

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

Once upon a time … “the sun was beating down on the crowd which sat in almost perfect silence. In the midst of that crowd there was a carefree toddler”. So begins Prof Tinyiko Maluleke’s gripping memoire, Faces and Phases of Resilience: A Memoir of a Special Kind. Maluleke was the innocent toddler amidst the crowd at his mother’s funeral. 

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

A group of third-year public affairs students from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Humanities embarked on an enriching academic excursion that transformed theoretical learning into a vivid, real-world experience. The meticulously planned itinerary aimed at enabling students to engage directly with influential leaders and key institutions shaping South Africa’s public policy and service delivery. 

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

Pharmaceutical Scientist and PhD candidate at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Rethabile Moshoeshoe-Molapisane, is gaining recognition in public health policy and grassroots advocacy. Her pioneering research on substandard and falsified medicines is influencing national health regulation, while her work with autism support in township communities is bringing hope and education to families in need.

From South African savannahs to the icy edges of the Arctic, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) alumnus, Dr Kailen Padayachee, is forging a remarkable path as a conservation biologist, environmental advocate and global educator. His journey from Nature Conservation student to PhD graduate, researcher, NGO founder and international expedition lecturer, illustrates the powerful intersection of science, passion and purpose.