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.

Lucky Manzini and Musa Manzini at the graduation at eMalahleni Campus. Lucky Manzini, a National Higher Diploma in Education Management alumnus, has described TUT as the engine behind his family's success following the graduation of two of his children from the institution. The latest graduations took place in May 2026 at the Pretoria and eMalahleni campuses.

“TUT is a reliable institution where we feel confident and empowered. After graduating at TUT, you feel really confident,” said Manzini.

Lucky’s daughter, Thando Nkosi, a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management alumna, celebrated her fourth graduation from TUT since 2022. She enrolled for a Diploma in Crop Production in 2019 before obtaining an Advanced Diploma in Crop Science in 2022. In 2024, she completed an Advanced Diploma in Project Management and recently earned her Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management.

“I’m proud to say I’m a TUT alumna because of the beautiful experiences that I’ve had since 2019 until now,” she said.

Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management alumna, Thando Nkosi. Lucky’s son, Musa Manzini, Diploma in Computer Science graduate from the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at the eMalahleni Campus, described his achievement as a special moment.

“It’s a great feeling and the story continues,” he said.

Musa is currently enrolled for an Advanced Diploma in Computer Science.

Manzini said witnessing two graduations within weeks of each other filled him with gratitude and pride.

“Coming to TUT is like planting a tree where you can get a good harvest in the end,” he said.

The family’s academic journey continues with another potential graduate on the horizon. Melusi Nkosi is currently in his second year of Supply Chain Management at the Pretoria Campus.

Manzini encouraged parents to motivate and guide their children on the importance of education and preparing for the future.

The family's achievements reflect a lasting commitment to education and demonstrate how higher learning can create opportunities across generations.