2026 News
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.
Ethical AI Workshop advances digital transformation in Higher Education
Staff and postgraduate students gathered at the ICT Research Lab at the Soshanguve for the Ethical Use of AI Workshop: Empowering Every Learner and Leader. The three-day initiative explored the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education while placing ethics, responsible innovation and human-centred values at the heart of digital transformation.
A Time to Fly - TUT Vice Chancellor’s Best Wishes for Examinations
“If you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl; but by all means keep moving.” Martin Luther King Jnr
Annual Auditing day connects students with industry experts
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) connected students directly with top-tier employers today at its annual Internal Auditing Day expo. The event, celebrating Internal Auditing Awareness Month, bridged the gap between academia and the corporate world through intensive industry presentations, exhibits and networking.
TUT-CSIR cannabis and hemp research unlocks economic opportunities for cannabis industry development in SA
With just a few days to go before the Cannabis Expo kicks off at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 29 to 31 May 2026, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is excited to join leaders and experts in the industry to share its work in advancing cannabis and hemp research, innovation, and education.
Next-Gen Tech students innovate with IoT at GreyCode Hackathon
Innovation, teamwork and creativity took centre stage as the GreyCode Hackathon transformed the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Soshanguve South Campus into a vibrant hub of problem-solving and technological discovery.