2026 News
From student to doctor: Academic completes inspiring journey
What began as the pursuit of an undergraduate diploma in 2008 has culminated in a remarkable academic milestone for Dr Mphihleng Pleasure Magoro, whose journey at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has come full circle. From student to lecturer and now doctoral graduate, his story is a testament of perseverance, mentorship and the transformative power of higher education.
FEBE inspires future innovators through STEM challenge
More than 500 aspiring engineers, innovators and future problem-solvers stepped beyond the classroom and into the world of practical innovation when the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) recently hosted its Annual Schools Competition Day at the Pretoria Campus.
Prof Maluleke pays homage to Rev DC Marivate in memorial lecture
The life and times of music and literary giant Rev Daniel Cornel Marivate were honoured in a musical extravaganza and a public lecture held at the South Africa State Theatre on 3 October 2026. The lecture, delivered by Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, celebrated Marivate’s contribution to literature, choral and South African folk music.
Access to technology and funding command the agenda at TUT’s 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue
Public digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship education, and funding are key to unlocking Africa’s next growth story. This is what speakers and panellists at the 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue put forward as the missing link in advancing the continent’s development agenda.
Against all odds: Dr Mbonani triumphs over challenges to earn doctorate
Balancing the demands of academic research, career advancement, marriage and motherhood is a challenge few can navigate simultaneously. Yet, through determination, resilience and unwavering commitment, Dr Mbali Pridy Mbonani overcame extraordinary personal and professional obstacles to achieve one of academia’s highest accolades.
TUT clinches historic fifth Varsity Football title
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has once again stamped its authority on South African university football, claiming a record-extending fifth Varsity Football title after a dramatic 3-2 victory over the University of Pretoria (Tuks) in the championship final at Tuks Stadium on 2 October.
Home-Grown Excellence: Dr Given Selowa Completes Doctor of Education at 33
In a proud moment for the Tshwane University of Technology, Dr Given Selowa graduates today with his Doctor of Education (EdD) at the age of 33, crowning a remarkable journey that began when he first joined the university as a student in 2013.
TUT and DUT Unite to Shape Resilient Futures Through Intelligence and Innovation
The Department of Business and Information Management Services at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Department of Information and Corporate Management at Durban University of Technology (DUT) are proud to jointly host the 2nd Biennial Interdisciplinary Conference on 8-9 October 2026.
Doctoral candidate among TUT Artivism Conference's young voices
The 2026 Artivism Conference, Reimagining Futures, brought together artists, activists and scholars from around the world to explore how creative practice can challenge injustice and imagine new possibilities. Among the emerging voices was Maanbu Thalapathi (27), a doctoral candidate in TUT's Faculty of Arts and Design, whose journey from Chennai, India, to Pretoria reflects TUT's growing appeal to international researchers.
Building future global leaders through SASUF collaboration
Students from South Africa and Sweden recently came together to strengthen their leadership capabilities, intercultural understanding and collaborative skills during the 2026 South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) Student Leadership Programme (SLP). The programme provided a dynamic platform for future leaders to engage across borders and cultures while laying the foundation for sustainable international partnerships.