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Mbuwane overcomes illness to complete postgraduate journalism diploma
Beauty Mbuwane completed her postgraduate diploma at TUT despite severe illness, financial strain, and personal loss, proving resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Smart leak detection breakthrough boosts water management
Dr Giresse Komba, has developed a real-time AI system that detects and locates water leaks with 96% accuracy, providing a scalable solution to reduce losses and improve infrastructure efficiency.
TUT PhD advances cheetah conservation in South Africa
Jeanette Fouché, TUT PhD graduate, advances cheetah conservation through research using citizen science and artificial intelligence to track long-term population trends.
Auditing graduate turns setback into success
What once looked like a dead end for Simphiwe Xolo, an Auditing Post Graduate Diploma graduate, has now evolved into a journey of dedication and success.
Third-year TUT student earns Wired4Women nomination for tech excellence
Bongiwe Mokhati, third-year TUT student, earns a Wired4Women Awards nomination recognising her academic excellence and growing impact in South Africa’s ICT sector.
TUT Policing students secure PSIRA placements through career-boosting partnership
Prof Bongazana Dondolo said TUT has expanded WIL opportunities through a PSIRA partnership as 15 policing students secure placements and three graduates gain permanent jobs due to the partnership.
TUT Law Clinic drives community impact with Human Rights campaign
TUT Law Clinic marked Human Rights Day 2026 with a three-day campaign that delivered free legal services, strengthened access to justice and assisted in empowering communities in Soshanguve.
TUT hosts BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit to drive global solutions
TUT hosted the 4th BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit, bringing together young innovators to tackle sustainability, AI digitisation, and food security challenges.
Arts Faculty sparks creativity at Clarens Arts Festival
TUT's Faculty of Arts and Design is joining the Clarens Arts Festival for the first time, bringing new voices to the renowned event in the picturesque town of Clarens in the Eastern Free State.
Top postgraduate achievers shine in Technology and Vocational Education
Dr Percy Mhlanga and top Master’s graduates are leading excellence in TUT’s Technology and Vocational Education, showcasing resilience research and innovation.