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Excellence on display as faculty honours its top achievers
Academic excellence and outstanding achievements by staff and students were celebrated in style during the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology’s (ICT) annual Top Achievers Awards ceremony, held on 8 September at The Olympus Manor.
TUT’s SunChaser 4 wins Sasol Solar Challenge 2026
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) was crowned the champions of the Sasol Solar Challenge 2026, with its SunChaser 4 successfully completing the 2 369.2-km journey from Sasolburg to Paarl in the Western Cape.
The EDHE’s Student Indaba unpacks research commercialisation
When 26 universities converged for the recent Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Student Indaba, the spotlight turned to a singular, high-stakes question: How do we bridge the chasm between academic research and commercial reality?
Safety and infrastructure take centre stage during DVC’s Mbombela Campus visit
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Operations, Dr Azwitamisi Shadrack Nthangeni, recently conducted a routine oversight visit to the Tshwane University of Technology’s Mbombela Campus, where he engaged with Campus Rector Dr Ndiadivha Sikhweni.
TUT’s SunChaser 4 sets the pace at the 2026 Sasol Solar Challenge
When the sun rises over South Africa’s open roads, it is doing more than lighting the way for TUT’s SunChaser 4. For the students and staff behind the solar car, every kilometre is a chance to put months of engineering, testing and problem solving to work.
The eMalahleni Campus celebrates the power of literacy in society
The eMalahleni Campus Library, in partnership with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), marked International Literacy Day to highlight the transformative power of literacy in fostering social inclusion, cultural preservation and sustainable development.
Refilwe Harnoster crowned winner of TUT Music Idols Season 3
The South African State Theatre in Pretoria came alive on 12 September 2026 as 10 students from across the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) campuses took to the stage to compete for the title of TUT Music Idols Season 3 winner.
TUT SRC Elections voter turnout increases to 55.8% as Polokwane voting surges
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recorded 2 487 more votes in the 2026 SRC Elections compared with 2025, with the number of votes cast increasing from 37 281 to 39 768. This represents a 55.8% voter turnout during the elections, which took place on 9 to 11 September 2026.
Innovation meets entrepreneurship at TUT’s dynamic exchange
Innovation does not move in a straight line; it is a continuous, high-impact conversation. When groundbreaking research fuels bold entrepreneurial ventures, real-world commercialisation feeds right back into how the Tshwane University of Technology mentors and builds the next generation of founders.
Duvha Power Station visit strengthens connection with industry
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is strengthening its connection with industry through practical exposure following a recent visit by lecturers to Eskom’s Duvha Power Station.