The Department of Performing Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design started 2026 on a high note.   It announced that two current students, Nolwazi Khumalo and Rorisang Sechele, and alumna Daniella Hart Rossouw competed in the qualifying round of UNISA’s International Voice Competition (Jazz Voice category). Sechele and Hart Rossouw, the latter having completed her Master’s degree in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, have since a

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

Claiming Orange in Spaces  launched on Friday, 5 December at the entrance of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Arts Campus.   This activation falls under the Research Niche Area: Artivism as a Tool to Combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and forms part of a series of activations that will continue into 2026. This community-engaged initiative invited communities to “claim orange” in shared spaces as a collective stance against GBV.   The first iteration took place on the Ar

by Gerrit Bester Zaworita Sekepe (22), a third-year Interior Design student at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design (Department of Interior Design), firmly believes that the kitchen is the heart of the home. She was recently named among the Top 5 finalists in this year’s student kitchen design project: Paving Your Way to a Future in Kitchen Design , by the Kitchen Specialists Association (KSA). Sekepe’s project earned her a four-month internship w

by Gerrit Bester As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) unfold from 25 November to 10 December, the Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) unveiled a powerful message: there is no room for violence against women and girls. A campus collage brings to life 100 tiles painted by delegates at the Faculty’s GBVF symposium, Canvas for Change: Creative Pathways to Eradicate Gender-Based Violence and Femicide,  he

by Gerrit Bester Students, staff, industry partners and friends of the TUT Department of Visual Communication (VISCOM), Faculty of Arts and Design, gathered at the Maslow Hotel in Pretoria on 21 November to celebrate the brightest stars across Integrated Communication Design, Commercial Photography and Motion Picture Production. Recognition like this not only honours individual achievement but also reinforces collaboration, morale and the ongoing pursuit of excellence within

The potential of reggae music as a transformative tool for teaching, healing, community building and social justice in higher education was explored during the Introductory Reggae Education Workshop , hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design on 11 November. This Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) workshop, led by Dr Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni, Head of the Department of Performing Arts, attracted an array of participants from dive

Heita!, TUT’s electronic student newsletter, scooped a Silver Award of Excellence at the Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards, held at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg, on 13 November. The MACE Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievement by specialists and practitioners in marketing, advancement and communication within the higher-education sector, recognising excellence on an annual basis. Gerrit Bester, Industrial

by Gerrit Bester Achievement met recognition on Thursday, 6 November, at the Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel in Pretoria, where the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design honoured its staff’s enduring commitment to excellence.   Speaking at the faculty’s second Staff Academic Excellence Awards, Prof Nalini Moodley, Executive Dean, said the event is a celebration in the faculty’s academic journey and a growing tradition that honours not only achievement but a

by Gerrit Bester Prof Nalini Moodley, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), was invited to serve as a panel member at the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU’s) Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Dialogue in Pretoria on 7 November. The theme, Prevent Today, Protect Tomorrow,  set a clear, proactive agenda. The event also featured Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi as the keynote sp

by Gerrit Bester The Department of Performing Arts in the Faculty of Arts and Design showcased standout performances during the debut Red Mango Arts Festival, held from 8 to 11 October at Sastri College in Durban. The event celebrated South Africa’s cultural heritage with vibrant energy and memorable artistry.   Founded and directed by award‑winning actor and writer Rajesh Gopie, the festival was presented by Singabantu Creative Arts in association with Sastri College. The li

by Gerrit Bester The Devroop brothers, renowned for bringing diverse perspectives to research at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design, provided the perfect “sandwich” for the Faculty’s Research Showcase on 17 October. Prof Karendra Devroop, Professor in the Department of Performing Arts, gave a riveting account of the challenges that performers face in his keynote address, Survival of the performing musician: Analysis of market trends and the stat

by Gerrit Bester   The Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is keeping the naming-and-renaming dialogue at the university alive. The most recent discussion was held on Monday, 20 October, focusing on the planned renaming of the Painting Studio (Building 10) on the Arts Campus.   The University embarked on a campaign to rename strategic facilities across its campuses several years ago, guided by the Policy on Naming and Renaming Facilities (

by Gerrit Bester   International collaboration in the Arts unlocks transformative opportunities for students as illustrated by the inaugural Glass Safari’s impact on emerging South African glass artists.   In July 2024, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Glass Studio, housed at the Faculty of Arts and Design, hosted the inaugural Glass Safari, the first initiative of its kind in South Africa spearheaded by Caitlin Greenberg, lecturer and Section Head at the Department

by Gerrit Bester Dr Aubrey Ramatla, lecturer in the Department of Fashion Design and Technology at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), has attained a new pinnacle in his career with the conferment of a Doctor of Art and Design degree at TUT’s Spring graduation ceremony on 16 October. His doctoral research constitutes a pioneering contribution to South African scholarship by evaluating a tactile labelling tool in apparel retail and proposing a framework for inclusive r

by Gerrit Bester Dr Schalk van Staden, lecturer in the Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Arts and Design, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), was conferred with a Doctor of Art and Design degree at TUT’s Spring graduation ceremony on 16 October. His doctoral research expands design knowledge by examining everyday design through a human-centred perspective, aligning with his commitment to user-centred design. TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR CAREER SO FAR. I am a full-

by Gerrit Bester   Jeannette Ziady, lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts (Dance), Faculty of Arts and Design, won third place for her oral presentation at Biokinetics SA’s Life Through Movement  International Conference, held in Umhlanga from 9 to 11 October. Her presentation drew on aspects of her doctoral studies.   This conference is a premier health and medical event for healthcare professionals.   The 2025 event focused on the theme The Future of Movement: Integ

by Gerrit Bester Dr Carol Kühn, lecturer in the Department of Fine and Studio Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, Tshwane University of...