By Reatlegile Ratlagane

Driven by a passion for teaching and learning, Tshwane University of Technology’s Head of Public Sector Finance, Sipho Maluleke, is on a mission to produce industry-ready graduates. His leadership combines academic excellence with a commitment to helping students develop strong interpersonal skills and early exposure to the world of economics and finance.

By Mosima Rafapa

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) recently hosted a programme alignment workshop to expand the impact of the Gibela Research Chair in Manufacturing and Skills Development. Located in the Department of Industrial Engineering, the Chair is now set to broaden its reach by integrating additional TUT entities into its collaborative framework.

by Reatlegile Ratlagane

In an important step towards shaping the future of ethical governance and financial leadership, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in collaboration with the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA), has officially launched the very first SAIGA student chapter, Re a Thusana, within the Faculty of Economics and Finance on 30 May 2025.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) sparked innovation and artistic passion during its celebration of World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2025 on 29 May. Themed IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP, the event highlighted the powerful role of intellectual property in nurturing creativity, especially within the music industry.

In a celebration of academic excellence and transformative partnership, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) hosted a prestigious bursary ceremony, during which Stud Game Breeders® awarded bursaries worth R900 000 to students in the Department of Nature Conservation. The event marked another significant milestone in an enduring relationship that continues to change lives and build a sustainable future for South Africa’s wildlife industry

With people analytics emerging as a vital discipline for modern HR professionals, the niche group The Living Wage, Executive Remuneration, Human Resource (HR) Data Analytics and Human Resource Outcomes hosted an MS Teams webinar titled People Analytics in Human Resource Management Practitioners on 29 May 2025. The session attracted an impressive audience of 123 participants, signalling a growing interest in data-informed human resource practices in South Africa and beyond.

– Echoes of Ubuntu ignites the Breytenbach Theatre

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Breytenbach Theatre will come alive with the powerful sights and sounds of Africa from 18 – 21 June 2025, as it hosts Echoes of Ubuntu: Rhythm of African Unity, a vibrant multidisciplinary stage production that promises to stir hearts and inspire minds through the spirit of Ubuntu. The production is staged by staff and students of the Faculty of Arts and Design’s Department of Performing Arts.

The Department of Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship at the Tshwane University of Technology hosted a successful Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Readiness Workshop for final-year students on 16 May 2025 at the Prestige Auditorium. Organised by lecturer, Landiwe Manana, the event Themed “Navigating the World of Work” (#NWW), aimed at equipping students with essential skills and knowledge required to transition smoothly into the workplace.

In a strong push to promote student wellness and safety, the Directorate of Health and Wellness (Pretoria Campus), in collaboration with Student Governance and Leadership Development (SGLD) and the Campus Student Representative Council, recently hosted an impactful awareness campaign focused on drug and substance abuse prevention.

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Business and Information Management and Services recently welcomed esteemed international speaker Dr Alfonso Montero for a thought-provoking lecture on The Future of Work in the Age of AI. The session focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence, leadership and systems thinking as well as how these forces are reshaping organisational structures and redefining human roles.

by Gerrit Bester

In 2022, industry partners from the Commercial Photography programme, offered by the Faculty of Arts and Design, openly shared concerns about the skills their students lacked when placed with them for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), emphasising not only technical proficiency but also essential abilities like effective communication and critical thinking. In response, the programme took this feedback to heart and, in 2024, launched the Bridging the Gap series to help close the divide between lecture room learning and workplace expectations.

As part of its continued commitment to transforming South Africa’s post-school education landscape, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has established more than 20 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU’s) with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges across the country over the past ten years. These agreements are not merely symbolic - they serve as active frameworks for facilitating student articulation from TVET institutions into higher education programmes at TUT.