VUT honoured industry partners at the 2025 Employer Awards Function held at Three Rivers Lodge, recognising organisations for their role in student development and celebrating the theme “The Power of Partnership.” 02 December 2025 | Story by: Ntebogeleng Digasu | Picture by: Peter Masela 4 minutes read time. The Vaal

“Two VUT Chemical Engineering students, Ms Olerato Moobi and Mr Ofentse Mafafo, have been accepted into the Winter University of Engineering Sciences at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in Russia, taking place from 24 November to 7 December 2025” 02 December 2025 | Story by: Ntebogeleng Digasu |

“VUT’s Fun Run/Walk 2025, in partnership with Pick n Pay, united the VUT community for a fundraising event aimed at supporting student financial aid. With a 4 km and 8 km race, the event was full of energy, community spirit, and inspiring speeches from university leadership.” 02 December 2025 |

“Discover the inspiring VUT Walkabout Exhibition 2025, where postgraduate photography students unveiled resilient visions of the Vaal region. Featuring Ruth Motau’s keynote and standout projects like “Waste on Land”, a triumph of passion and perseverance.” 02 December 2025 | Story by: Tayron Mhlongo | Picture by: Keitumetse Mokgope The atmosphere

“The Alumni Relations department at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) recently hosted Industry Lecturer Day, connecting students with alums and industry professionals to support career growth. Key topics included career insights, IBM i technology, cybersecurity, AI, and the launch of a new Golden Key Honour Society.” 02 December 2025 |