2026 News
Smart agriculture breakthrough earns national recognition for Farmora innovators
Before graduating from the Faculty of ICT at the Tshwane University of Technology, Joe Junior Mabatha and Kulani Shaun Mabasa were part of a seven-member multidisciplinary team that achieved national recognition at the MICTSETA National Skills Challenge Hackathon. The team, drawn from different institutions across South Africa, collaborated to develop an award-winning smart agriculture solution that reflects the power of cross-institutional innovation and teamwork.
TUT attains its 17th Research Chair
The Tshwane University of Technology has been awarded a new Research Chair under the prestigious South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI), which is founded and funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and administered by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
Academic excellence meets creative ambition in standout graduate journey
A graduate who faced many setbacks during her matric year has emerged as a top achiever at Tshwane University of Technology, earning multiple qualifications Cum Laude and the Chancellor’s Award in the Faculty of Humanities while building a parallel creative career.
Creative talent meets opportunity at Career Expo
The TUT Arts Campus hosted a successful Career Expo on 16 April, giving Faculty of Arts & Design students the chance to connect with industry professionals and potential future employers.
Girl who thought she was done with university rises to Chancellor’s Award at TUT
A student who once believed her university journey had ended, has emerged as a Chancellor’s Award recipient in the Faculty of Humanities at the Tshwane University of Technology. Her story traces a shift from uncertainty to purpose, shaped by faith, consistency and a growing passion for communication.
Excellence takes centre stage for Humanities graduates
Nthabiseng Nkwana and Iris Nkuna overcame loss, hardship and rural barriers to graduate with distinction, highlighting resilience, excellence and the impact of support in higher education.
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.