2026 News
Three-part webinar series empower women through technology, wellness and financial wisdom
August, a month dedicated to celebrating women's achievements and advancing gender empowerment, provided an ideal platform for innovation, leadership and personal growth at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on TUT's Polokwane Campus.
Coding and Robotics partnerships enhance future-ready skills in Limpopo schools
Coding and Robotics clubs, hands-on technology and future-focused skills are set to reach more Limpopo learners following the handover of Coding and Robotics kits to schools across all five districts of the province. Supported by a partnership among educational institutions, government, and industry stakeholders, the initiative aims to equip Grade 8 and 9 learners with practical digital skills while preparing them for opportunities in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Lion conservation mission showcases TUT alumna’s impact in the wild
Tracking one of South Africa’s most important free-roaming lion populations has become part of daily life for TUT alumna, Nonkululeko Mokobong, who is helping to lead critical conservation work in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. As a field technician with the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), she forms part of a team conducting a three-month lion population census that will support conservation planning and long-term ecosystem management across South Africa and Botswana.
New TUT Alumni Forum opens doors to mentorship, careers and community impact
New opportunities for mentorship, employment, entrepreneurship and community impact are set to grow following the launch of the City of Tshwane (CoT)/TUT Alumni Forum on 28 August 2026. The initiative brings graduates, industry leaders and community stakeholders together to support students, strengthen professional networks and turn knowledge into meaningful opportunities.
Impactful academic’s vision drives TUT Sustainability Olympiad
Connecting students, communities, industry and higher education institutions to solve real-world challenges, TUT’s Sustainability Olympiad is creating opportunities for innovation while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. At the heart of this global initiative is Dr Mmatshuene Anna Segooa, whose work in research, international collaboration and student development makes a lasting impact within and beyond academia.
Woman leader leaves lasting mark on ICT Research and Innovation
With Women’s Month celebrations across South Africa drawing to an end, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recognises and celebrates one of its dedicated women leaders, Dr Agnieta Pretorius, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Research and Innovation.
Women’s Month honour for arts leader who advances equality, social justice and academic excellence
Few academic leaders have shaped education, scholarship and social advocacy as consistently as Prof Nalini Moodley. With more than three decades of experience and a career dedicated to gender equality, mentorship and the transformative power of the arts, she continues to influence both higher education and society, most recently using the Dr Sam Nzima Memorial Lecture to highlight how visual culture can preserve memory, inspire dialogue and drive social change.
Newly launched Tax Clinic Office connects communities with tax expertise
Understanding tax no longer needs to be complicated for communities and students alike. The Tshwane University of Technology's Department of Accounting at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus has officially launched a dedicated Tax Clinic Office, creating a central space where taxpayers can access guidance while students gain valuable real-world experience. The initiative strengthens tax education, promotes community engagement and equips future tax professionals with practical skills.
AWS Summit expands technology horizons for eMalahleni Computer Science students
Emerging technologies shaping the future of business and society came to life for Computer Science students from Tshwane University of Technology's eMalahleni Campus when they attended the AWS Summit Johannesburg 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre recently.
Student structures publicly commit to respectful and fair SRC elections
For the first time in the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) history, contesting student structures have publicly signed the SRC Elections Code of Conduct, committing themselves to a free, fair and respectful electoral process while reinforcing the principles of tolerance, accountability, respect and non-violence ahead of the upcoming elections.