Prof Uwe Hermann (39) from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, recently graduated with his second doctoral degree, a PhD (Curriculum Development and Instructional Design) from the University of Pretoria.

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) alumnus and household name in South African radio, Given Mabunda's remarkable radio journey began at Tshwane FM in 2011. At only 15 years old, he has already co-hosted the Saturday show RockaFella. Given's passion for radio started earlier at age 13, when he frequently called and sent SMS comments to the station.

by Gerrit Bester

Yesterday, 19 September, marked a significant milestone in the history of the Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The first sod was turned on the Arts Campus for the construction of the Motion Picture Production Studios, which will serve as the permanent home for the Faculty’s Motion Picture Production programme.

by Lerato Motsisi

Ronnie Mamoepa, an astute communicator and activist’s legacy and contributions were honoured during the launch of the inaugural Ronnie Mamoepa Annual Memorial Lecture at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The Ronnie Mamoepa Foundation (RMF) in partnership with the Faculty of Humanities hosted the lecture at the Dinokeng Building, Pretoria Campus.

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a higher education institution established in terms of the Higher Education Act, No 101 of 1997. All academic programmes of the University are approved and accredited by the Council of Higher Education (CHE), the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), as well as other relevant professional bodies.

by Kgothatso Monono

In honouring and advancing women in the technology sector, the Department of Computer Science, at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Polokwane Campus hosted an inspiring "Girls in Tech" event, which brought together aspiring female tech enthusiasts, students and professionals to celebrate the achievements of women in technology and to encourage the next generation of female tech leaders.

by Kgothatso Monono

“Inspire ICT”, an exciting, motivational event hosted by the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Soshanguve Campus, connected students with young professionals and leading companies in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to inspire and motivate them as well as address and improve student graduation rates.

According to a Statistics South Africa report released in November 2023 that provides statistical evidence relating to the prevalence of disability and characteristics of people with disabilities at both individual and household levels in South Africa, the national disability prevalence rate in the country is 7,5%.

Early in September, a group of Bachelor of Nursing IV students from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in collaboration with first-year medical students from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), organised a health awareness campaign to educate the public about Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox). Held at Hebron Mall, this initiative forms part of the Inter-professional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) programme, aimed at providing crucial health education and services to the community.

A first for the African continent, the annual International Adventure Conference was hosted from 9-11 September 2024, in Knysna, South Africa. The event was designed to accommodate professionals, managers and business owners from the adventure tourism sector as well as researchers, academics and postgraduate students.

Seven Tshwane University of Technology Engineering Honours students have been selected to participate in the Cross Mobility Programme, a student exchange initiative supported by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs through the French Embassy in South Africa.

by Amanda Nonsikelelo Nhlengethwa

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Internal Auditing at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus, under the expert leadership of Prof DP van der Nest, hosted the first-ever Young Leaders Conference (YLC) for all institutions that offer internal auditing in South Africa, which was organised by the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA). The purpose for the conference that took place on 6 September 2024, was to give internal auditing students a picture on how to become great future Internal Auditors.