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Coffee and social entrepreneurship success is perfect brew for global recognition
Eunice Maeshibe Marema, a Tshwane University of Technology Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration alumna, Senior Military Officer (Major) in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and Chief Executive Officer of Maeshibe Coffee, has earned international recognition after being named one of the Top International Women Entrepreneurs of the Year 2026.
AfTA conference opening underscores the power of partnerships
The opening of the 20th African Theatre Association (AfTA) 2026 conference, hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT’s) Faculty of Arts and Design (Department of Performing Arts) on 7 July, launched three days of dialogue on the evolving role of Afrikan performance in shaping knowledge, identity and social transformation.
TUT Secures SARChI Research Chair in Smart and Sustainable Municipal Service Delivery
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has been awarded a prestigious South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair under the DSTI/NRF Decadal Plan Aligned Research Chairs programme.
TUT Powers into the Future: 19th Research Chair Secured with R25m Investment
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has achieved a major research milestone with the award of its 19th Research Clair - a prestigious Tier 1 South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair in Renewable Energy under the DSTI/NRF Decadal Plan Aligned Research Chairs programme.
Workshop strengthens entrepreneurial teaching at TUT
Preparing graduates to create opportunities rather than wait for them was at the heart of an entrepreneurship workshop hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE). During the event, academics gained practical knowledge and strategies to embed entrepreneurial thinking into teaching, research and innovation while strengthening the University's vision of developing future-ready graduates.
Indonesian visit aims to strengthen media education links
Journalism education, broadcasting and digital media took centre stage when Indonesia’s Broadcasting Commission visited the Tshwane University of Technology to exchange knowledge and explore future collaboration. The engagement highlighted shared opportunities to prepare future journalists for an evolving media landscape while exploring and strengthening avenues for future collaboration.
Alumni Ambassador encourages students to turn gratitude into lasting legacy
Zilke Heyns, Critical Care Technologist and newly appointed Alumni Fund Ambassador for the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), is encouraging graduates to turn gratitude into a lasting legacy by investing in future generations of students. She believes every donation creates opportunities and strengthens lifelong connections between alumni and their alma mater.
TUT surpasses 2026 DHET Postgraduate enrolment targets
The Tshwane University of Technology’s continued upward trajectory has once again been highlighted by it exceeding its 2026 postgraduate enrolment targets agreed upon with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The targets form part of a five-year enrolment plan (2026–2030) aligned to the University's Institutional Strategic Plan (ISP) 2026–2035, which prioritises the growth of postgraduate education and research capacity.
Student entrepreneur builds thriving technology business while studying
Third-year Informatics student, Tebogo Seshwene, is proving that entrepreneurship and higher education can go hand in hand. While completing his studies, he has built Barker-Tech Innovations into a growing Pretoria-based technology company that delivers affordable digital solutions to individuals and small businesses, demonstrating how classroom knowledge can create real-world impact long before graduation.
Global conference honours TUT’s tourism research excellence
Dr Njabulo Ndlovu, Postdoctoral Research Fellow from the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Tourism Management, has received a Best Paper Award at 13th Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management (AHTMM) Conference in Macau, China. This international recognition celebrates innovative research that explores how digital innovation can drive sustainable transformation in South Africa's small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).