By Ntsika Tshangela

The inaugural Linguistics Society of South Africa (LSSA) Conference continued to captivate delegates on its second and third days, exploring how language shapes democracy, education, identity and the future of African scholarship. Held in Ekurhuleni, the gathering brought together academics, government leaders and cultural practitioners in an impactful dialogue about the role of language in building an inclusive society.

Opera enthusiasts can look forward to this year’s Gems of Opera, staged by the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design, Department of Performing Arts, Opera Programme, in collaboration with the Dance Programme, on 24, 26 and 28 August 2025 at the Breytenbach Theatre.

University celebrates remarkable performance of students

by Phumla Mkize

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) freshmen – Olympic medallist Bayanda Walaza and shot-put sensation Aiden Smith – showed superlative class at the FISU World University Games, earning South Africa three of its six gold medals.

“TUT provided me with the foundation, knowledge, and confidence to pursue ambitious goals. The university’s support has been instrumental in my journey from student to an industry leader recognized at national and international levels,” says Mandla Magwaza, who is among the Top 200 Mail & Guardian Young South Africans for 2025.

By Reatlegile Ratlagane

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) proudly joined South Africa’s auditing elite at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Annual National Conference, using the platform to spotlight its growing range of postgraduate qualifications and deepen ties with the auditing profession.

By Mosima Rafapa

In its move from good to great, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has recently established the CETA Research Chair in Digital Construction Skills within its Department of Building Science. This initiative, supported by the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA), aims to bridge critical skills shortages and boost the South Africa’s construction industry’s competitiveness in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

On 19 August 2025, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke delivered a thought-provoking opening address at the inaugural Linguistic Society of South Africa (LSSA) conference, held at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni.

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design, in partnership with the South African State Theatre, will close this year’s TUT Arts Festival with The Dean’s Concert: Her Voice, Her Stage, Her Story – a tribute to the visionary leadership of Prof Nalini Moodley, Executive Dean. The concert will spotlight the transformative role of women in the arts through a vibrant celebration of music, dance and acting, and will take place at the South African State Theatre’s Opera Theatre on Saturday, 13 September at 19:00.

By Phaphama Tshisikhawe

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) celebrates Dumisani Chauke, Head of Sport and Recreation at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus, who has been featured on the cover of Financial Mail this Women’s Month.

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) dedication to creating a healthy and supportive work environment has earned national recognition. The University has been awarded Founder Associate Status by the Work Wellness Association of South Africa (WWASA) - a mark of leadership in workplace wellness and employee care.

by Ntsika Tshangela

Hosting its first-ever conference, the Inaugural Linguistic Society of South Africa (LSSA) Conference was launched at the Birchwood Hotel on 19 August, bringing together scholars, practitioners and students for in-depth discussions on language, identity and culture in post-apartheid South Africa.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

On 8 August 2025, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) celebrated a landmark moment in community and campus broadcasting with the unveiling of state-of-the-art, fully digitized studios for TUT FM 96.2 and Tshwane FM at its Soshanguve South Campus.