Academics
Young TUT innovator rises to shape South Africa’s tech future
Autumn 2026 marks more than just the end of an academic journey for 21-year-old Shothodzo Mukwena; it celebrates the rise of a young innovator determined to shape South Africa’s technological future. Graduating with the current autumn cohort, Mukwena represents what curiosity, discipline and self-belief can achieve.
Economics seminar strengthens research culture and academic engagement
Dr Sanele Gumede, Economics lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, led a public lecture on South Africa’s budget during a seminar hosted by TUT’s Faculty of Economics and Finance, Department of Economics, aimed at equipping students and staff with research skills and fostering academic growth.