His words tease, soothe, bruise and heal.
His touch brings dead wood back to life.
He battles with stone until it smiles.
Bypassing flesh and blood,
he goes back to the bone to draw meaning and invoke immortality.
Under his spell, derelict wheelbarrows, abandoned exhaust pipes,
and irreparable motor engine parts come back to haunt us as works of art. So said Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of TUT when congratulating Prof Ntuli on occasion of the awarding of his Doctor of Language Practice (honoris causa) in the Faculty of Humanities at TUT, on 17 October 2024.   

by Phumla Mkize 

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is launching training in artificial intelligence (AI) in collaboration with Intel to equip its students and staff with new-age skills to thrive in a technology-powered economy.

by Gerrit Bester

Dr Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni's contribution to a new book, The South African Handbook of Agency, Freedom and Justice: Citizens in Conversation, not only honours the legacy of reggae legend Carlos DjeDje, but also highlights the profound impact of music as a tool for social change. In an interview, Dr Pashkevitch-Ngobeni, who heads TUT's Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, shares some insights into her contribution and how it came about.

The Faculty of Science at the Tshwane University of Technology hosted its annual two-day Research Day event on 14 and 15 October. Focusing on "Harnessing Science and Transformative Digital Technologies to Accelerate Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," it highlighted the Faculty’s commitment to aligning scientific research and education with global sustainability targets.

by Phumla Mkize

With artificial intelligence (AI) applications set to give a $136-billion (R2.3-trillion) boost to the economies of four African countries by 2030, a study by the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has found South Africa to be among the least technologically ready to exploit the opportunities.

by Gerrit Bester

In a remarkable feat, three distinguished academics and consummate performing artists from the Faculty of Arts and Design have successfully earned their Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degrees in Education Management from the Haaga Helia University of Applied Sciences in Finland. What truly sets Drs Laetitia Orlandi, Roland Moses and Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni apart is their ability to achieve this milestone while juggling their demanding roles as both educators and artists.

by Phumla Mkize

South Africa’s arts and entertainment royalty gathered in Pretoria as the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) awarded honorary doctorates to Prof Pitika Ntuli, Bongiwe Dhlomo-Mautloa, Wouter Kellerman and Samora Machel.

First published in the Daily Maverick on 16 October 2024

by Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of TUT

Tito realised a long time ago that political rhetoric would neither lull nor dull the pain of oppression and economic exclusion. From the time when he served as Reserve Bank governor, through the years when he was Finance Minister, Tito tirelessly orchestrated a policy framework aimed at the creation of an inclusive economy.

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is pleased to announce that on 17 October 2024 at the Theunis Bester Hall - Pretoria Campus, honorary doctorates will be conferred on four outstanding individuals: Prof Pitika Ntuli, the late Samora Machel, Bongi Dhlomo and Wouter Kellermen.

by Phumla Mkize

Top innovators and scientists have challenged students at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) to develop smartphone applications (Apps) to respond to local problems and needs. Among the scientists who threw the gauntlet at students was Dr Livhuwani Masevhe.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is proud to announce the selection of Dr Kelly Marnewick and Dr Carmen Myrna Leonard to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Future Professors Programme. This highly competitive national initiative aims to nurture and advance a next generation professoriate, generating knowledge embedded in local challenges, connected globally.

by Amogelang Aysha Ramatena

Mangkgateng Seshibe serves as a shining example of how education and a commitment to community upliftment can foster positive change.