2026 News
Students turn design concepts into profitable products
Industrial Design students at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Architecture and Industrial Design (Arch+ID) are stepping into the marketplace long before graduation. The Class of 2026 is already turning classroom learning into real-world impact, transforming ideas into products and earning income while still studying.
Innovative AI career preparation platform empowers South Africa’s youth
A Tshwane University of Technology alumnus, Banele Mgwevu, is using technology to help young South Africans prepare for one of the most challenging aspects of entering the workplace – the interview process.
Academic excellence recognised with Chancellor’s Award
Outstanding academic performance and determination have earned Human Resource Management graduate, Itumeleng Mogaleadi Mahlatji, one of the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) highest academic honours, the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in the Faculty of Management Sciences.
Dr Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni’s musical journey has come full circle
For Dr Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni, music has always been more than performance. It has been a lifelong bridge between continents, cultures and generations. Now, the Head of the Department of Performing Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design has received one of Bulgaria’s highest music honours, the prestigious Golden Lyre Award (Zlatna Lyra), in recognition of her outstanding contribution to music, performance and arts education over several decades.
TUT a finalist in four categories for SA’s Science Oscars
Three TUT academics and researchers have been named finalists in four categories in this year’s prestigious National Science and Technology Forum-South32 (NSTF-South32) Awards scheduled for 16 July 2026.
Father celebrates multiple family graduations at TUT
A Tshwane University of Technology alumnus is celebrating a proud family achievement after two of his children graduated from the University within weeks of each other. Their success adds to a growing family legacy at TUT and highlights the transformative impact of higher education across generations.
TUT public lecture creates platform for global political dialogue
More than 200 students, staff, government officials, public servants and members of the public joined a Tshwane University of Technology public lecture examining tensions between Iran and the United States. The event provided a platform for critical discussion on global politics, international diplomacy and the impact of geopolitical conflicts on societies worldwide.
Township innovation earns student entrepreneur R100 000 boost
A Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) student and graduate has secured R100 000 in funding after leading his team to victory at Huawei Code4Mzansi. Their innovation, KasiBusket, won the People's Choice Award for its digital solution that helps spaza shops and small businesses participate in the digital economy while strengthening township economies.
Alumni and industry professionals share lessons for success beyond university
More than 120 students at the Tshwane University of Technology Polokwane Campus had an opportunity to engage with and learn from TUT alumni and professionals from Polokwane Municipality during the Future Readiness Dialogue. These professionals shared practical workplace insights aimed at preparing graduates for professional working environments.
Girls in Tech attends CISCO's empowering 2026 Girls in ICT Day
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Girls in Tech recently attended the Girls in ICT Day 2026: Empower Her Summit, Global Voices for Tomorrow, hosted by Cisco WISE South Africa in Midrand. Young women and technology professionals attended the event to explore opportunities in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), innovation and STEM fields.