The Marcia Lebambo Foundation, established in 2012, has become a beacon of hope for learners in under-resourced schools across Southern Africa. The non-profit organisation focuses on improving literacy among children in townships and rural areas by teaching reading and writing skills through engaging programmes such as storytelling, writing clubs, book summarisatio, and its flagship initiative – the Spelling Bee competition.

The Tshwane University of Technology’ (TUT) Dr Lawson Naidoo, Section Head: Research and Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty of Management Sciences, has been appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Curriculum and Quality Assurance.

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, a leading academic in the travel and events sector, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Dr Lisa Welthagen, is being recognised for her remarkable contributions to education, industry innovation and women’s empowerment. With more than 26 years of professional experience and a PhD in Tourism Management, she has become a driving force in shaping the country’s tourism and events landscape - ensuring it is both locally sustainable and globally competitive.

By Yolanda Thabede and Makgomo Shai

Learners at Reitumetse Secondary School in Soshanguve were given a glimpse into the world of journalism, communication and higher education recently, when the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) hosted an inspiring outreach programme aimed at motivating the next generation of communicators and storytellers.

By Reatlegile Ratlagane

A group of Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) students from the Faculty of Economics and Finance has launched a fundraising drive to help Grade 12 learners from Ga-Rankuwa, who cannot afford university application fees. Their goal: to raise R24 000 to support at least 100 matric learners applying to TUT and Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.

By Kgothatso Monono

The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) is celebrating a major success by one of its students, Thandukwazi Mathebula, who has been crowned winner of the Directorate of Extracurricular Development (DED) Idols Season 2, at the Tshwane University of Technology.

By Kgothatso Monono

Championing gender equality in the technology sector, Dr Thembeka Manetje is transforming opportunities for young women in ICT. As the driving force behind the Tshwane University of Technology’s Girls in Tech empowerment programme, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) Marketer has dedicated herself to equipping female students with the skills, mentorship and confidence needed to thrive in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

By Kgothatso Monono

The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), in celebration of Women’s Month, honours one of its inspiring leaders, Virginia Lindiwe Mokele, a Programming Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology's eMalahleni Campus and the visionary founder of Programming Fest, launched in 2023. Virginia’s work is fueled by her passion to inspire students and expose them to the world of programming beyond the classroom. 

Amogelang Aysha Ramatena

In a field historically dominated by male voices, Dr Ria Chetty has emerged as a formidable scholar and practitioner, reshaping the narrative around leadership in law enforcement. She was the sole Doctoral graduate in her discipline at the recently held Autumn 2025 graduations. As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is also celebrating outstanding women who were conferred Doctoral degrees at the Autumn 2025 graduations. 

The Faculty of Science at the Tshwane University of Technology, proudly hosted the Annual Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Northern Gauteng regional finals, reaffirming the University’s commitment to fostering innovation and scientific excellence among South Africa’s future leaders. The event brought together learners and TVET college students from across Gauteng to present more than 200 innovative projects, addressing real-world challenges across diverse disciplines, including biology, physics, chemistry, environmental science, agriculture, artificial intelligence, humanities and social sciences.

By Tshifiwa Mudau and Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

Every so often, we encounter an artist whose sound feels like a conversation soulful, layered and deeply personal. MODIKA., formerly known as Phonikz, is such an artist. His journey from the heart of Limpopo to international playlists has been nothing short of remarkable.

This month's Learning and Teaching Conversation, hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Design, Tshwane University of Technology, explored the critical re-examination of what student success and educational excellence entail in an era marked by rapid change and rising expectations. The online conversation on Monday, 18 August was led by Prof Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support, University of the Western Cape, and facilitated by Dr Laetitia Orlandi, Assistant Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Arts and Design.