by Mosima Rafapa and Vision Nhlawulo Chauke

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in collaboration with the Alumni Relations and Fundraising Office, hosted a dynamic Meet & Greet to officially welcome Prof Mxolisi Shongwe as its new Executive Dean. The event spotlighted the University’s growing emphasis on alumni involvement that goes beyond financial contributions.

First published in the Mail & Guardian, 1 July 2025

By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela

Faces and Phases of Resilience: A Memoir of a Special Kind, Tinyiko Maluleke writes lucidly, turning words in every page into narrative jewels of beauty and precision which evoke pathos that sinks one’s heart into dark moments of sadness — and anger — to have been born in apartheid South Africa, even as there may also be ample evidence that the new democratic land knows no better.

By Shalate Davhana

In a decisive step towards enhancing student employability and graduate success, the Directorate of Cooperative Education, the Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW) , and the Advancement and Partnerships Office at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) have formalised a collaborative partnership through a newly signed Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Passion, hard work and dedication were the core themes shared with Tourism Management students during a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) workshop hosted by the Department of Tourism Management at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on 25 June.

Listen & Hear is a powerful multidisciplinary production that highlights the African Union's Agenda 2030 through the tragic story of Toro, a young girl who dies on New Year's Eve from cold, hunger and poverty. Created by postgraduate students from the Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, this unique performance aims to raise awareness and spark change. It will culminate in a landmark show at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda, running from 26 June to 6 July.

By Reatlegile Ratlagane

Selected from hundreds of applications across Africa, Keitumetse Leballo, an Advance Diploma in Economics student from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Economics and Finance, has been included in a group of 60 students to participate in the prestigious African Economic Scholars Programme 2025.

By Amogelang Aysha Ramatena

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recently hosted a dynamic and future-focused Alumni Connect session titled “Empowering TUT Postgraduates: Voices, Support and Real-Time Opportunities.” This impactful event is designed to equip graduates with the essential skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving professional landscape.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

Featuring a powerful tribute by Prof Pitika Ntuli to the legacy of renowned photojournalist, Dr Sam Nzima, the 5th Annual Dr Sam Nzima Memorial Lecture was hosted at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Mbombela Campus on 16 June 2025. 

by Reatlegile Ratlagane

On 8 June 2025, the 27-year-old Tshwane University of Technology Advance Diploma student in Internal Auditing, Humphery Mohajane, completed his second Comrades Marathon in 11:08:15, successfully beating the marathon’s cut-off time of 11.20.00 and proving that his disability does not hinder him from achieving his goals. 

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

In a landmark achievement, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) secured the esteemed DSTI-NRF Co-Funded Research Chair in Applied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. This recognition firmly positions TUT as a global frontrunner in advanced research and technological innovation.

By Mosima Rafapa

An important five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) will ensure the re-establishment of a Clinical Engineering training centre, specifically for TUT students, at SBAH. Signed on 12 June 2025, this agreement will guarantee Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities at the hospital’s training facility for eligible Clinical Engineering students from TUT’s Department of Electrical Engineering (DEE), Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE). 

Creating awareness of critical social issues such as Gender-Based Violence and the importance of Mental and Emotional Health, especially during trying times like exams, were at the heart of a fun-filled Youth Day celebration event on 13 June, hosted by the Head of Library and Information Services (LIS) Jacomi Cathro and her team, at the Tshwane University of Technology’s eMalahleni Campus.