Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is bursting with pride as it celebrates the extraordinary achievement of Andile Wiseman Nkalanga, who has been honored with the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Andile’s remarkable journey through the Diploma in Computer Science culminated in an astounding 16 distinctions, a testament to their unwavering dedication, brilliance, and passion for excellence.

By Phaphama Tshisikhawe

At 56, Isak Danny Minnaar has earned his Postgraduate Diploma in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), proving that determination knows no age limit. His inspiring journey reflects unwavering commitment to personal growth and academic excellence.

By Phaphama Tshisikhawe 

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) newly capped experts in Organisational Leadership, Drs Lametse Nono Letsebe and Neo Titus Lekutle received their Doctoral Degrees in Management Sciences during TUT’s recent Autumn Graduations. Their pioneering research has been showcased at prestigious international conferences, earning recognition on a global stage.

By Tsholofelo Sebola and Amogelang Ramatena

Africa Day, commemorated annually on 25 May, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which later became the African Union (AU). The day celebrates the continent’s ongoing journey toward unity, liberation, and socio-economic progress.

By Kgothatso Monono

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has granted full accreditation for the Tshwane University of Technology’s Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering under the leadership of the Acting Head of the Department, Prof Chunling Du. This follows a rigorous accreditation visit conducted at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) on 24 and 25 April 2025.

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.