by Gerrit Bester

Dr Herman Botes, Head of the Department of Visual Communication at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design, gave an insightful presentation on Signature Pedagogies and Curriculum Development: Cultivating Critical Citizenship and Decolonial Practices at the Faculty's Learning and Teaching Conversations event on 19 May. This monthly gathering aims to foster ongoing academic dialogue, exploring new approaches to learning and teaching, as highlighted in Dr Botes' talk.

Twin sisters, Dineo and Neo Letswalo from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Management Sciences, is a pair to be reckoned with. Graduating with Postgraduate Diplomas in Supply Chain Management during TUT’s recent Autumn graduations, their journey is nothing short of remarkable and showcases academic excellence as well as the power of determination, mutual support and shared dreams.

Great things come in threes and three exceptional scholars in Business Administration have proved this during the Tshwane University of Technology’s Autumn graduations. The trio has all received their Doctoral Degrees in Business Administration.

Experiencing food is a multifaceted sensory and often emotional journey, encompassing sight, smell, taste, texture and the social and cultural context of eating, hence Cwayita Swana, who has received her Doctoral Degree in Arts and Design, during the Tshwane University of Technology’ recent Autumn graduations’ pioneering thesis explores, Children’s Response to Healthy Food Graphics: Leveraging the Taste and Texture Appeal of Preferred Fruits and Vegetables.

The onset of the South African winter is also that time of the year when thousands of learners have to decide what to do with their futures and apply for study at higher education institutions. Making these choices a bit easier, academics from The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Tourism Management made a significant impact at the UNISA Community Career Fair held at Seabe High School at the beginning of May 2025. Not only did they inform, but they also inspired more than 1 200 Grade 11 and 12 learners to consider careers in tourism and hospitality.

by Mosima Rafapa

Simphiwe Gift Nkuna, a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Master's graduate from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment’s (FEBE)) pioneering research on sustainable energy recovery from municipal wastewater sludge, was recognised on 9 May, during the recent autumn graduation ceremonies at the Pretoria Campus, when he graduated Cum Laude.

by Mosima Rafapa

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has secured more than R4 million in funding from the National Research Foundation (NRF). This grant, secured through its National Equipment Programme (NEP), will support the development of a multimodal feedback teleoperation and telemanipulation system designed to enhance safety and efficiency in underground mining operations.

By Arnold Nkuna

“Web development is more than just coding - it is also about bringing ideas to life and making a tangible impact on society.” For Bontle Moloi, this passion was ignited while studying at the Tshwane University of Technology. During this time, she was introduced to comprehensive web development modules and under the guidance of exceptional lecturers at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), she discovered the depths of the world of web development and the infinite possibilities it offers.

“Employee Relations (ER) is an indispensable function and integral part of Human Resources to ensure harmony and good practice in the workplace.” Speaking about the role and importance of ER in any workplace, is seasoned labour expert and the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) newly appointed Director of ER, Bertha Shabangu.

By Shalate Davhana and Naledi News

The Pretoria-born media entrepreneur and TUT journalism alumnus, Ananias Ndlovu, was honoured as one of South Africa’s top 100 influential men at a glamourous award ceremony, hosted by Big M Productions at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg. Ananias Ndlovu is a respected figure in South Africa’s community media landscape. 

By Faith Modise

Exploring how academia and industry can collaborate to integrate skills and enhance quality, ultimately strengthening standards within the automotive sector — particularly for graduates entering the workforce, was at the heart of a seminar focused on the transition from the Fourth to the Fifth Industrial Revolution, hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW) in partnership with the South African automotive industry. 

By Kgothatso Monono

Inspiring and supporting student-led startups within the ICT sector while nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset among the next generation of technology innovators, prompted the recent Student Entrepreneurship Day, hosted by the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) in collaboration with the Rail Manufacturing Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (RMCERI) at the Soshanguve Council Chambers.