2026 News
Economics students gain real-world insight at monetary policy forum
Second-year Economics students from the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Economics and Finance gained first-hand insight into South Africa’s economic decision-making during a visit to the Monetary Policy Forum (MPF) hosted by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). The experience exposed students to practical economic discussions and strengthened their understanding of monetary policy and global economic developments.
TUT Alumni collaboration drives funded Journalism training placements
A collaboration agreement between Amantle Matlotlo, a community media initiative founded by TUT alumnus, Moses Mushi and the Tshwane University of Technology Department of Journalism and Integrated Communication is turning opportunity into action, with five journalism students stepping into funded Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements across township-based newspapers.
Humanising learning drives student agency success at TUT
A landmark three-part webinar series hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology since the beginning of 2026, advances a unified approach to teaching, learning and student success. It positions pedagogy as a strategic system that shapes engagement, resilience and progression while strengthening institutional intelligence.
TUT, City partnership drives student innovation at 8th Tshwane Varsity Hackathon launch
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and City of Tshwane launched the 8th annual Tshwane Varsity Hackathon (TVH) at the Soshanguve South Campus on 29 April 2026, marking the start of the University's annual Hackathon Series and bringing together academia, the City of Tshwane and industry to advance student innovation and collaboration.
Girls in Tech Webinar advances gender inclusion in ICT
The Girls in Tech programme, a flagship programme offered by the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) hosted a Tech Has No Gender webinar on 30 April 2026, aimed at empowering young women in the technology space.
High notes and higher marks as singer graduates Cum Laude
Rorisang Sechele recently received her Postgraduate Diploma in Performing Arts cum laude, balancing a rising music career with academic excellence and setting her sights on postgraduate studies.
Delayed dream drives Mechanical Engineering success in renewable energy research
Thebeng Rhinos Makaung’s Master’s degree study titled Structural analysis of a single axis tracking photovoltaic support structure for turbulent wind flows, examines how wind affects solar panel support structures and identifies ways to strengthen them, resulting in him obtaining his degree cum laude.
Top Geomatics graduate named as Chancellor’s Award recipient
Siyabonga Mthethwa, a geomatics graduate from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, has been named the Chancellor’s Award recipient as FEBE’s top student graduating cum laude with distinctions in every subject and earning national recognition for academic excellence.
Water queues inspire cum laude Engineering graduate’s research
Samukelisiwe Nokuthula Mathenjwa earned a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering cum laude and channelled her research into tackling water access challenges shaped by her childhood experiences.
TUT confers honorary doctorate on Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has conferred an honorary doctorate on one of the best footballers in the history of South African football, Theophilus Doctor Khumalo, for his exceptional talent and profound contribution to South African and international football.