Tselane and the Giant, the original African fairytale, will be staged in the Momentum of the Pretoria State Theatre from 6 to 28 March 2010. Galeboe Moabi, lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Drama and Film, who adapted the age-old Setswana tale for the stage, says it was inspired by the story of ten-year-old Masego Kgomo who was abducted in Soshanguve on New Year's eve. Her badly decomposed body was found near the Mabopane railway station after a nine-day-long search.

The official countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup has begun. Today, 2 March, marks exactly 100 days to go before kick-off on 14 June. The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is also celebrating the 100 days landmark by participating in the national Fly the Flag Day to encourage South Africans to celebrate and unite as “Team South Africa” as well as a full programme of fun and games at the University’s Ga-Rankuwa Campus sports grounds.

In a first for the Tshwane University of Technology’s Business School, Mr Cecil Morden, Chief Director Economic Tax Analysis for the National Treasury’s Tax Policy Unit, reviewed the tax implications of the 2010 budget speech at the Business School’s inaugural networking breakfast this morning, 18 February. Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, delivered the Budget Speech in Government yesterday.

TUT has exceeded the 70% target success rate set by the Department of Higher Education and Training. “The success rate at the University has been on a steady increase since 2005, when it stood at 67% and if we work together, 80% is achievable,” Prof Errol Tyobeka said as he addressed the Ga-Rankuwa staff at the welcoming recently.

Research outputs at the Tshwane University of Technology has grown by a confounding 12,91% from 2005 to 2008. This is the second highest growth in research outputs at any university in the country. The University of Fort Hare was first with an average growth of 13,15%. This is according to the annual research outputs report to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DoHET).

Tribute Mboweni, a B Tech: Ecotourism TUT student, was chosen by the G8/G20 Youth Summit team to represent South Africa as the Minister of Environment at the international environmental event to be held in May 2010 in Vancouver, Canada.