Karendra Devroop, Professor of Music at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and a celebrated saxophonist, is on his way to Europe, where he will perform at two international concerts in March. The first of these will take place in Udine, Italy, where he will perform with an orchestra, playing works by Astor Piazzolla that have been arranged by the internationally acclaimed composer and arranger Trino Jiménez from Venezuela. Prof Devroop, who is based in the Departm

by Gerrit Bester Prof Nalini Moodley, Executive Dean of Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design, declared 2026 a year of collaboration, mobilising her constituency around a shared goal at the Faculty Forum. Prof Moodley outlined the Faculty’s strategic direction for 2026 on 20 February, highlighting exciting projects and how the Faculty will align its work with that of the strategy of the university. She also included a critical reflection on how the Fac

by Gerrit Bester The intricate relationship between music and identity among Indian communities in South Africa, particularly during and after apartheid, lies at the heart of the new book Raag Mala – Indian Voices in Apartheid South Africa (1900 – 1990) . Co-authored by Prof Chatradari Devroop, Research Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the work offers an overview of existing research on music and Indian diasporic commu

The Faculty of Arts and Design is committed to continually elevating its teaching and learning offerings and this year’s inaugural Spotlight on Teaching and Learning session zoomed in on Best Practice in my TUTor modules. This first session for 2026 on 9 February recognised the work of lecturers who have been creating high-quality learning experiences on my TUTor and provided a space for colleagues to benchmark their own modules, learn practical approaches and share ideas

by Gerrit Bester Nestled on 24 Du Toit Street, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Arts Campus now buzzes with the energy of 516 first-year students. This year’s cohort was selected from a pool of over 10 000 applicants and is pursuing studies across Fine and Studio Arts, Interior Design, Performing Arts, Visual Communication and Fashion Design. On 6 February at noon, the students were officially welcomed to the Faculty of Arts and Design during a memorable welcome event.

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 (