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Faculty of Science hosts postgraduate orientation to strengthen research excellence
The Faculty of Science at the Tshwane University of Technology hosted its Postgraduate Student Orientation on Friday, 17 April 2026. New and returning postgraduate students gathered during the full-day programme for an engaging and informative introduction to the academic, research and support environment within the Faculty.
Play explores the tension between freedom of expression and institutional pressure
Mpho Malesa (Director) and the cast from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts are proud to present On Air, a play that promises to entertain and engage audiences with its focus on censorship.
Young TUT innovator rises to shape South Africa’s tech future
Autumn 2026 marks more than just the end of an academic journey for 21-year-old Shothodzo Mukwena; it celebrates the rise of a young innovator determined to shape South Africa’s technological future. Graduating with the current autumn cohort, Mukwena represents what curiosity, discipline and self-belief can achieve.
Economics seminar strengthens research culture and academic engagement
Dr Sanele Gumede, Economics lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, led a public lecture on South Africa’s budget during a seminar hosted by TUT’s Faculty of Economics and Finance, Department of Economics, aimed at equipping students and staff with research skills and fostering academic growth.
TUT pilots MASSTER graduate tracking project to boost alumni engagement
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will pilot an Erasmus+-funded system to track 2 000 graduates over a three-year period, aimed at strengthening alumni connections and improving data-driven planning.
Leah Mokgabudi and Ndumiso Mhlanga rise above adversity to graduate
Leah Mokgabudi and Ndumiso Mhlanga, Humanities graduates, overcame personal hardship, academic disruption and setbacks to achieve success, proving that resilience and determination can change futures.
Mbuwane overcomes illness to complete postgraduate journalism diploma
Beauty Mbuwane completed her postgraduate diploma at TUT despite severe illness, financial strain, and personal loss, proving resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Smart leak detection breakthrough boosts water management
Dr Giresse Komba, has developed a real-time AI system that detects and locates water leaks with 96% accuracy, providing a scalable solution to reduce losses and improve infrastructure efficiency.
TUT PhD advances cheetah conservation in South Africa
Jeanette Fouché, TUT PhD graduate, advances cheetah conservation through research using citizen science and artificial intelligence to track long-term population trends.
Auditing graduate turns setback into success
What once looked like a dead end for Simphiwe Xolo, an Auditing Post Graduate Diploma graduate, has now evolved into a journey of dedication and success.