First published on The Conversation
by Prof’s, Mashupye Maserumule, Daniel Mlambo, John Molepo, Mogotsi Maleka

South Africa’s goal since 2012 has been to build a capable and developmental state to address the twin challenges of poverty and inequality. The country’s National Development Plan defines a capable state as “well-run and effectively coordinated state institutions with skilled public servants”. A transformative and developmental role is about “consistently delivering high quality services” for the good of society.

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

In a moment of triumph following years of hard work, Rose Mathole has risen to the top of the Faculty of Humanities at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), earning the prestigious Chancellor’s Award.

Article first published by News24 on 29 March 2025

In February, the National Planning Commission (NPC) convened a national dialogue on the state of service delivery in the country. This is an edited and abridged version of the remarks made by Professor Tinyiko Maluleke, TUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal and Deputy Chair of the NPC, at the conference.

by Kgothatso Monono

Three exceptional students from the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT), Department of Computer Science, have been recognised for their remarkable achievements, earning nominations for the prestigious 2025 Wired4Women Awards under the category: ‘Top Tech Student’ among other categories. The awards celebrate outstanding women in technology, recognising their contributions, leadership and impact in the industry.

The first phase in the rolling out of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Giyani Campus is off to an excellent start – a start that is worthy of a significant national project of this stature.

As the University celebrated South African Library Week from 17 to 23 March, the Pretoria Library and Information Services embarked on a student outreach programme as part of the festivities for the week. Themed “Libraries for Sustainable Communities”, SA Library Week is celebrated annually around the 20th of March, the date when the first South African Library was established in 1818.

On behalf of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Council and the Executive Management Committee, I am pleased to announce that the university has taken a significant step in enhancing the well-being and health of its staff and students by actively participating in the FISU (International University Sports Federation) Healthy Campus Initiative and we have brought home the Healthy Campus Bronze Certification.

Have you checked out the vibrant new mural on the Arts Campus? It's got some serious flair.

by Kgothatso Monono

In an exciting development for South Africa's agricultural sector, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)’s Faculty of ICT has partnered with the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) to launch an innovative technology skills development programme. The collaboration, marked by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on 20 March 2025, will see an investment of R12.4 million to roll out a pioneering one-year drone pilot training course aimed at equipping young people with essential skills for the rapidly evolving agricultural industry.

ROTOCON has kicked off its third annual student wine label design competition in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The competition is open to undergraduate students in TUT’s Department of Visual Communication (Integrated Communication Design – ICD), Faculty of Arts and Design, with 60 students participating.

by Kgothatso Monono

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for educators. Recently, a team of dedicated lecturers from the Faculty of ICT’s First Year and Foundation Unit (FYFU) had the privilege of attending the highly anticipated launch of the regional Google Cloud on 19 March 2025 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

by Michelle Hlengane

Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka, the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Engagement, recently hosted a delegation of leading Russian universities, led by Elena Tumavoka, Advisor to the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, along with colleagues from the Russian Embassy.