Prof Amira Osman, South African Research Chair in Spatial Transformation and prof in Architecture at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), is leading a project to introduce special pathways for bicycles in Zanzibar, especially in the Stone Town area. The need to have more cyclists to reduce congestion of vehicles and traffic jams, will also be addressed. In her opening address at a workshop held at the Maru Maru hotel, she explained the importance of the Zanzibar cycling infrastructure project to contribute to ongoing conversations about African cities in particular, and cities of the global south in general.

Siyanda Alex Ngema, a PhD candidate student registered at TUT for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sciences (Nursing), represented the University at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) - a scientific, educational and networking meeting of the International Society of Nephrology.

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is saddened to announce the untimely passing of Carol Mabunda, a second-year National Diploma: Contact Management student at the Pretoria Campus.

by Tebogo Tabane

Asithandile Nicolene Dyantyi, a B degree in Environmental Health student at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Sciences, will receive the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH)’s Roy Emerson Award, which will be presented at their 17th World Congress in Perth, Australia from 20 to 24 May 2024.

Two distinguished professors from the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Electrical Engineering and the TUT AI Hub, Anish Kurien and Nico Steyn delivered a guest presentation on emerging technologies for precision farming on 8 May 2024. The event was hosted by the Poultry Practice at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.

by Kgaugelo Selane

The Gauteng Department of Health, in collaboration with the Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW) and Mutsh Medical International, launched the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) Skills Development project on 2 May 2024. This initiative aims to address the skills gap and promote career advancement for more than 4 000 EPWP participants.

by Kgothatso Monono

Dr Michael Moeti (44), a distinguished Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) scholar in Computer Science, has been selected for the 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program at the Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) in Kentucky, USA. This prestigious opportunity aligns well with Dr Moeti's expertise and represents a remarkable achievement in his field.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

On 22 May 2024, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Artificial Intelligence Hub in collaboration with Intel - industry leader in creating world-changing technology will launch an AI Career Tech Centre, a first of its kind at an Institution of higher education in Africa.

First published in the Daily Maverick under the title: National Development Plan — the greatest achievement so far of democratic South Africa

by Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, VC and Principal of TUT

This is an abridged and edited version of the speech Prof Maluleke delivered at the NPC’s plenary meeting in his capacity as Deputy Chairperson of the National Planning Commission on 30 April, 2024. The NPC is appointed by the President to advise the country on implementing the NDP vision 2030.

by Gerrit Bester

Dr Jasna Jovićević, a Serbian art scholar, activist, and acclaimed saxophonist, is currently visiting the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Arts and Design as part of a curriculum enhancement project and research collaboration with staff and students. The curriculum enhancement project is aimed at introducing Artivism projects focused on GBV awareness where she aims to encourage arts academics that their research has the potential to go much further than its parent discipline.

On 9 April 2024, a ceremony at CERN marked the donation of computing equipment to the Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Curtis Singo, Political and Economic Counsellor at the South Africa Embassy in Bern, Joachim Mnich, CERN’s director for Research and Computing, and Bob Jones, deputy head of CERN’s IT department.

In the realm of academia, milestones are not merely markers of achievement; they symbolise dedication, innovation and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. This sentiment rings true as the Tshwane University of Technology’s Prof Alvaro Viljoen, DSI-NRF Chair in Phytomedicine and the Director of the SAMRC Herbal Drugs Research Unit at TUT, celebrates a monumental achievement - the publication of his 300th peer-reviewed academic paper. This feat, while awe-inspiring on its own, is magnified by the profound impact of his research in the field of medicinal plant research.