The call for papers for the forthcoming annual conference of the African Theatre Association (AfTA) closes on 2 February 2026 and interested participants are encouraged to submit their applications to present a paper, panel, performance, or poster (digital or printed). This year's conference will be hosted by the Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, on the Tshwane University of Technology’s vibrant Arts campus from 8 – 10 July 2026. The theme of the 2026

Faculty of Arts and Design, third year, Performing Arts students, specialising in Theatre Arts and Design (lighting), attended training workshops presented by DWR Distribution. Focusing on the latest grandMA3  lighting software and console, this initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry-standard practices by equipping students with hands-on experience using one of the world’s most powerful lighting control systems. The training covered key aspec

As the Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) steps into 2026, the year has already been framed with a clear intention. The Executive Dean, Prof Nalini Moodley, has declared 2026 the Year of Collaboration  within the faculty, a call to deepen partnerships, expand international engagement and foreground collective knowledge-making across disciplines and borders. Fittingly, the departure of four Visual Communication students on an international