Academics
‘Entrepreneurship is most effective response to youth unemployment’
Speaking at the 2026 annual Dr Sam Nzima Memorial lecture on 16 June 2026, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, reemphasised the University’s commitment to producing graduates who are ready to create jobs rather than looking for employment. With just six months into the implementation of the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) new Institutional Strategic Plan 2026-2035 centred on entrepreneurship, Prof Maluleke’s remarks are as timely as they are on point.
National competitions help TUT embed entrepreneurship as a core component of education
Student innovation and entrepreneurship development continues to receive significant institutional support as part of the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) broader strategy to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students and to position graduates for self-employment, venture creation, and economic participation beyond traditional employment pathways.