2026 News
TUT’s global footprint expands as Africa ranking soars
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has achieved a major milestone in the 2026 Webometrics rankings, demonstrating a robust recovery and a clear upward trajectory.
Fighting spirit fuels firefighter’s return to classroom at 49
At 49, firefighter, Bongisa Noxeke, proved that a fighting spirit and determination can rewrite any story, after graduating with a Diploma in Fire Technology through TUT’s Distance Learning Programme.
TUT academic appointed to HPCSA Professional Board
Dr Takalani Clearance Muluvhu, from TUT’s Faculty of Science’s has been appointed to the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s Professional Board for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics.
New Campus Rector will drive growth at Mbombela Campus
Dr Ndiadivha Tempia officially took office as Campus Rector at TUT’s Mbombela Campus on 1 February 2026, bringing with her a vision based on student success, academic strength and regional impact.
TUT turns traditional grains into modern medicine
Innovative research at TUT is transforming indigenous grains and medicinal plants into science-backed health products while students gain hands-on industry experience.
Tshwane FM presents VC with Station of the Year award
Celebrating campus media excellence, the Tshwane FM management team formally presented its Station of the Year award, won at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards, to TUT’s VC, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke.
From obtaining six distinctions to studying Architecture at TUT, a journey of promise
With six matric distinctions, Didintle Maselwa has enrolled in Architecture at TUT, bringing a journey from a Northern Cape village to Centurion, shaped by resilience, creativity and vision.
TUT is Investigating Allegations of the ‘selling’ of spaces
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) takes serious note of recent allegations of bribery and the ‘selling’ of spaces at the University.
Unisa competition highlights TUT Performing Arts talent
The Department of Performing Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design started 2026 on a high note.
The countdown to the AfTA conference has begun – Exchange ideas, knowledge and information on African theatre and performance
The call for papers for the forthcoming annual conference of the African Theatre Association (AfTA) closes on 2 February 2026.