In celebration of the Tshwane University of Technology’s National Research Foundation (NRF) rated and re-rated researchers, we will commence with a series of articles on these incumbents over the coming weeks.

By Kgothatso Monono

The achievement of seven staff members from the Department of Computer Science at the Tshwane University of Technology’s eMalahleni Campus who have recently received their postgraduate (5) and Advanced diplomas (2), highlights the commitment of the Department’s staff to personal growth and continuous learning. It also sets a powerful example for students and the broader community, demonstrating that education is a lifelong and fashionable pursuit. 

By Gerrit Bester

The Faculty of Arts and Design, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), is all set for its sixth TUT Arts Festival, which will take place on the Arts Campus from 2 to 4 September 2024. Building on the theme of ARTIVISM, the Festival will focus on how a creative consciousness will manufacture joy in a society that is seized with a myriad of challenges. This has implications for creatively addressing social challenges and cultivating responsible citizenship and social awareness. 

by Buti Manamela, Busani Ngcaweni and Mashupye H Maserumule

Investing in technical and vocational education and training is not just pivotal, it is the key to unlocking South Africa’s development potential. This system of developing human capital catalyses economic growth and social progress.

by Itumeleng Maloka

In a milestone move for the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the Directorate of Co-operative Education (DCE) has just launched a Work Integrated Learning Advisory Council aimed at bridging the gap between academia and the world of work.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe and Kgaugelo Selane

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) hosted the 4th annual Sam Nzima Memorial Lecture at the Mbombela Campus on 16 June 2024. Thirty years since democracy, the annual lecture event once again drove home the extent to which, through his iconic 1976 student’s uprisings photo, Dr Sam Nzima has given our country one of the most memorable records and poignant symbols of the historical Soweto students protests. The photo captured both what the protest was all about and also what South Africa was about, at that time.

by Kedibone Tshelela

Celebrating life, the importance of community, family and gratitude, TUT FM was honoured to celebrate the incredible journey and 100th birthday of Gogo Junia Mmadira Dimpe, a cherished pillar of the community, on Saturday, 15 June 2024 in Hammanskraal, Temba.

by Kgothatso Monono

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) recently hosted its annual Faculty Entrepreneurial Expo Day (FEED) at the Soshanguve South Campus. This dynamic event, aimed at fostering industry connections, promoting the faculty's offerings and encouraging student entrepreneurship highlighted the innovative projects of final-year students.

by Gerrit Bester

Cross faculty collaboration between two diverse Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) faculties culminated in an innovative production that will debut at this year’s National Arts Festival (NAF) in June. The latter is aptly themed Shaping Together.

by Kgothatso Monono

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, in partnership with the City of Tshwane, is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Tshwane Varsity Hackathon. The 2024hackathon, the sixth annual edition of this event, is scheduled to take place from 4-6 October, at the Pretoria Campus. The event promises to bring together innovative and creative minds in the tech community and aims to foster collaboration, creativity and problem-solving among students and young professionals.

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

Actor Sello Ramolahloane better-known as “Oom” is testament to the adage that the purpose of learning is growth and education has no age. In 2015, at the age of 38, Oom enrolled for his first Higher Education qualification, a Diploma in Drama, at TUT despite his more than two decades of experience as an actor and a theatre performer.  

The Tshwane University of Technology Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (TUT CED), in collaboration with the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA), recently hosted the first session of the SMME mentorship onboarding programme.