2026 News
TUT’s Integrated Learner Management System drives SA’s skills future
At a time when digital transformation is reshaping every sector, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) leads innovation in one of the country’s most critical areas, skills development. The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) has developed a pioneering solution that is set to transform how learning, training and workforce development are managed across South Africa: the Integrated Learner Management System (ILMS).
Orientation sparks bold thinking on technology and future of knowledge
“What do we do with the language of technology?” Prof Mashupye Maserumule, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Tshwane University of Technology, opened the 2026 M and D Orientation Programme with this provocative question on language, technology and inclusion. His address set a thought-provoking tone, challenging postgraduate students to rethink the purpose of research in a fast-evolving digital world.
TUT Confers Honorary Doctorates on Football Legend Doctor Khumalo, Mining Pioneer Daphne Mashile-Nkosi, and Business Leader Mpho Makwana
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is honouring three distinguished South Africans with honorary doctorates this autumn in recognition of their outstanding contributions to sport, mining, business leadership, and national development.
Science academics lead way with three staff members named finalists in NSTF Science Oscars
The Faculty of Science at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is proud of three of its distinguished academics who have been named finalists in the prestigious 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards—widely regarded as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa. These national awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation across a broad spectrum of disciplines, highlighting excellence among researchers, innovators, communicators and leaders.
Collaborative inaugural lecture advances digital transformation for inclusive governance
The Tshwane University of Technology and the National School of Government’s launch inaugural public lecture at the Polokwane Campus, Digital Transformation for Inclusive Governance, focused on digital transformation as a driver of inclusive governance and public sector reform.
TUT strengthens fight against malaria through Mathematical modelling
As South Africa prepares to observe World Malaria Day on 25 April 2026, the urgency of this year’s theme, “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must,” is underscored by a concerning rise in malaria cases in Gauteng. According to the Gauteng Department of Health, recent surveillance data shows a sharp increase in both infections and fatalities, highlighting the growing public health risk and the need for strengthened prevention, early detection and coordinated intervention strategies.
In first for Africa, TUT unveils only on-campus CT training facility of its kind
In a first for Africa, the official opening of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Radiography Clinical Skills Centre at the Arcadia Campus, now home to a state-of-the-art Revolution ACT CT Scanner (8SL) made possible through a significant educational sponsorship from GE Healthcare, was a watershed moment.
Angelique’s story combines academic and athletic excellence
Professional athlete Angelique Strijdom (24) excels in both athletics and academics, having earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Interior Design at the Faculty of Arts & Design's graduation ceremony on 23 April. In an interview, she says that sport had built her resilience and mindset, which had carried over into her academic performance.
Students uncork creativity in wine label design competition
Mpilo Mthembu, a talented third-year Integrated Communication Design student from the Department of Visual Communication at TUT, won first prize in the fourth ROTOCON Wine Label Design Competition.
“The enablers of my dreams” – Graduate reflects on a journey not walked alone
In a heartfelt letter, Gift Malapane (30), who obtained a Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology at TUT today, 23 April, says that this journey was never walked alone and lives in gratitude and memories.