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Article first published in the Daily Maverick on 11 June 2024
by Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, TUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal
It is almost midnight in the little-known, poverty-stricken village of Mapatjakeng in Zebediela, Limpopo. As if propelled by a hurricane, 12-year-old Matlagolo Mosa “Moloto” Moshabela darts out of the hut of his maternal grandmother – Elizabeth Ramadimetja Madisha, neé Mphahlele.
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by Gerrit Bester
Dr Cheryl Ogilvie of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Department of Nature Conservation (Faculty of Science) becomes almost lyrical when she talks about the Ndumo Community project. Her narrative explains why the Ndumo community calls her Nomzamo (a Zulu name for someone who tries and never gives up).
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Dr Kelly Marnewick from The Department of Nature Conservation was appointed by Minister Barbara Creecy, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, to the Task Team that will facilitate the implementation of the Ministerial Task Team Report for a period of 18 months effective from 1 May 2024 to 30 November 2025. The purpose of the task team is to facilitate the implementation of the outcomes of the ministerial task team report on voluntary exit options and pathways for the captive lion industry.
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The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) has awarded the Tshwane University of Technology a research chair in Technology-Enabled Technical and Vocational Education and Training. This accolade highlights TUT's leading role in advancing educational research and practice through technology. Prof Ben Van Wyk, TUT’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Teaching, Learning and Technology, along with Antonie Smith, a lecturer in Electrical Engineering, spearheaded the initiative.
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Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) alum and part-time Theatre Arts lecturer, Bongani Masango, is making waves on the American theatre scene. As part of a dynamic theatre ensemble, Masango is captivating audiences with his performance in the provocative and powerful production, Dark Noon.
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by Gerrit Bester
Third-year students from the TUT Department of Interior Design, Faculty of Arts and Design, were privileged to participate in a masterclass led by renowned interior design expert and Department alum, Donald Nxumalo, in May. The Department provides students with valuable learning opportunities to better equip them for the challenging and fast-paced world of interior design.
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In a significant academic collaboration funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering through the Higher Education Partnership in Sub – Saraha Africa (HEP SSA), Dr Tabbi Wilberforce Awotwe from King’s College London has joined hands with Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) to revolutionize the automotive sector through project – based learning aimed at producing industry – ready graduates.
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buttons & bows, an exhibition of vintage Xhosa textiles and artefacts meticulously collected by alum and former staff member, Marion Gebhardt, will open at the Terra Contemporary gallery in Pretoria on 15 June at 14:00. This event promises to be a delightful journey through time and tradition, offering visitors a rare opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the beauty and craftsmanship of the Xhosa culture.
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by Monono Kgothatso
A long-standing collaboration between the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Information and Communication Technology's (FoICT) Department of Computer Science, has been instrumental in enhancing the quality of education through various initiatives. These include workshops as well as planning and training sessions designed to benefit experts and participants from Higher Education Institutions (HEI). Due to this collaboration, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) invited FoICT to participate in the recent training of foundation phase for provincial and district officials on coding and robotics.
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by Gerrit Bester
The Department of Visual Communication’s Commercial Photography programme at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) was buzzing with excitement during a two-day Bridging the Gap series. The initiative aims to bring industry and academia closer together, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate the dynamic world of work and emerge as future-ready graduates.
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by Gerrit Bester
Professor in the Department of Performing Arts, TUT Faculty of Arts and Design, and acclaimed jazz saxophonist, Prof Karendra Devroop, has released his 6th CD recording entitled Overjoyed.
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by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke
From being a social media sensation to headlining big events and releasing music with some of Mzansi’s finest, Yolanda Nyembezi is certainly enroute to stardom.