This unmissable festival celebrates the transformative power of theatre through its dynamic theme: "Where Stories Meet Society Beyond the Stage, Into the Conversation: Theatre That Challenges, Engages and Inspires Change." For more information or to book your spot, contact MoabiG@tut.ac.za.

The Department of Performing Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design presents the Rostrum Roulette Festival, taking place from 11 to 13 June, with daily performances beginning at 9:30. Hosted at the Rostrum Theatre and Intimate Theatre, this dynamic festival highlights the creative work of third-year Theatre Arts and Performance students. A longstanding and celebrated tradition within the department, the Rostrum Roulette Festival serves as a

Great excitement as students see their wine labels in production at SA Litho in Cape Town today as part of the ROTOCON Wine Label Design Competition. The students, representing the Department of Visual Communication (Integrated Communication Design) at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design, were the top performers in the 2026 competition and had the invaluable opportunity to experience their work moving into professional production. What began as a

by Gerrit Bester For Dr Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni, music has always been more than performance. It has been a lifelong bridge between continents, cultures and generations. Now, the Head of the Department of Performing Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design has received one of Bulgaria’s highest music honours, the prestigious Golden Lyre Award (Zlatna Lyra), in recognition of her outstanding contribution to music, performance and arts ed

by Gerrit Bester The Department of Visual Communication officially launched the third edition of its annual Bridging the Gap series on 25 May at the Faculty of Arts and Design campus, bringing students face-to-face with the realities of contemporary creative practice. Designed to bridge the space between academia and industry, the week-long programme immerses students in the fast-moving world of Visual Communication through guest lectures, panel discussions, demonstrations, w

The Department of Performing Arts, Tshwane University of Technology, is proud to present The House of Truth. This captivating production delves into the life of the legendary South African journalist, Can Themba. Running from 6 – 9 May 2026, the play is directed by Gifter Ngobeni and written by Prof Siphiwo Mahala, a renowned novelist and distinguished academic. Bookings are essential: Please scan the QR code on the official poster or contact Breytie@tut.ac.za +27 12 382-2

by Gerrit Bester Professional athlete Angelique Strijdom (24) excels in both athletics and academics, having earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Interior Design at the Faculty of Arts & Design's graduation ceremony on 23 April. In an interview, she says that sport had built her resilience and mindset, which had carried over into her academic performance. Graduating is an incredible accomplishment. What motivated you to maintain such a high level of academic performance throughou

by Gerrit Bester In a heartfelt letter, Gift Malapane (30), who obtained a Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology at TUT today, 23 April, says that this journey was never walked alone and lives in gratitude and memories. Dear esteemed mentors, lecturers and guiding souls of my journey, I would like to take a moment to honour every one of you who played a meaningful role in my university journey, a journey that tested me, shaped me and ultimately reminded me why I should nev

by Gerrit Bester The TUT Arts Campus hosted a successful Career Expo on 16 April, giving Faculty of Arts & Design students the chance to connect with industry professionals and potential future employers. This event, organised in partnership with the Directorate of Cooperative Education, attracted a diverse array of exhibitors, spanning government sectors, industry giants and entrepreneurial ventures. Student engagement was robust with attendees representing all academic leve

Mpho Malesa (Director) and the cast from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts are proud to present On Air , a play that promises to entertain and engage audiences with its focus on censorship. On Air follows a fearless radio journalist whose career is built on exposing the truth and holding those in power to account through her national broadcasts. However, the very platform that amplifies her voice becomes increasingly controlled, as overt

by Gerrit Bester TUT's Faculty of Arts and Design is joining the Clarens Arts Festival for the first time, bringing new voices to the renowned event in the picturesque town of Clarens in the Eastern Free State. Since its establishment in 2022, the festival has consistently brought together renowned artists, performers and audiences, turning Clarens into a vibrant hub where language, heritage and creative expression converge. TUT's collaboration with the festival is based on

by Gerrit Bester Teaching and learning in the Faculty of Arts & Design’s Interior Design Department has become more hands-on with the launch of a Sample Room, powered by student creativity and industry collaboration. In interior design, a sample room is essential for exploring and specifying materials. It enables informed decisions about material application, sustainability, maintenance and aesthetic qualities, helping students design in response to real client requirements.

by Gerrit Bester From flying solo in Pretoria, to a collaboration in Witklipfontein, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Cow Mashilo, aka Cow Mash, shares her art with varied audiences in the coming months. Firstly, Cow, a lecturer in Fibre Arts in the Department of Fine and Studio Arts at the Faculty of Arts and Design, hosts a solo exhibition titled 𝙙𝙞𝙩š𝙬𝙖𝙩š𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜 currently on at the Javett-UP’s Reimagined Tower Gallery. 𝙙𝙞𝙩š𝙬𝙖𝙩š𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜, translated

by Gerrit Bester The TUT Faculty of Arts and Design’s Spotlight on Postgraduate Studies, Research & Innovation on 23 March highlighted the challenges visually impaired consumers face when choosing clothing. In his presentation titled Effectiveness of a clothing selection guide for visually impaired individuals in Gauteng, South Africa , Dr Aubrey Ramatla from the Department of Fashion Design discussed the challenges visually impaired consumers encounter, including colour iden

by Gerrit Bester Lungisani Mjaji, a Commercial Photography alumnus, shot to fame when a photo he took of his niece carrying an Albany loaf went viral on social media. He now has a film screening at the IMAX theatre. What true story inspired your short film, The Float , and what themes did you want the audience to feel or understand? Growing up in villages across South Africa, many of us disobeyed our parents, and sadly, we lost childhood friends along the way. My short film

Visit the paved area in front of Building 26 on the TUT Arts Campus on Thursday, 19 March, between 9:30 and 15:30, when second-year Painting students will be hosting a pop-up exhibition called 'Arts Campus Through Fresh Eyes.' This is the students’ first project of the year. “We call it their ‘24 Hour Painting’ project because they’re expected to complete it within 24 hours spread over a few days,” says Danielle Malherbe, Painting lecturer who oversees the project. “The subje

by Gerrit Bester The TUT Research Niche Area: Artivism as a Tool to Combat Gender-Based Violence(s) hosted a collaborative workshop for Faculty of Arts & Design staff to shape the Women in the Arts initiative 2026. The workshop, hosted on 16 March, introduced a bold concept: a programme that celebrates and foregrounds the contributions of women in the arts, with a special emphasis on African women artists. It offered a real opportunity for staff to shape the initiative across

by Gerrit Bester George Temba, an alum of the Tshwane University of Technology, won the Best Student Film award at the 2026 Joburg Film Festival for his film The Silent Inheritance . At the awards gala held at the Theatre on the Square in Sandton on Saturday, 7 March, the spotlight was shone on the bright future of the young and emerging talent that is driving South Africa’s film industry forward. The award recognises the exceptional standard of student entries, some of which

by Gerrit Bester The academic project at the TUT Faculty of Arts & Design maintains momentum with the latest Spotlight on Teaching & Learning session, New Programme Development & Accreditation , on 9 March. During the event, focusing on moving new qualifications from concept to approval, the facilitators, Dr Herman Botes (Acting Assistant Dean of Teaching and Learning) and Dr Priscilla Tshisikhawe Nesamvuni (Acting Director of Curriculum Development and Support), explained th

by Gerrit Bester Ngwato , a feature film directed and produced by Tumisho Mahlase, a lecturer in Motion Picture Production at TUT, will premiere at the Joburg Film Festival on Friday, 6 March. Without giving too much away, Ngwato , centred on identity, follows a father–son relationship. The story unfolds when the main character, Ngwato (portrayed by alumnus and part-time lecturer, Gifter Ngobebi), contemplates telling his father that his fiancé proposed and wants to marry him