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South Africa’s supply chain wake-up call: professionalise or pay the price
21 July 2026 | Author: By Professor Chengedzai Mafini, professor of supply chain management and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Vaal University of Technology and Nteta, a supply chain expert and consultant. The authors served on the National Treasury–GIZ project that developed South Africa’s Supply
From VUT to the world: Dr Patricia Mathabe cultivates agricultural innovation across four continents
“VUT alumna Dr Patricia Mathabe shares how her biotechnology education launched a global career in agricultural innovation, AI, research and higher education leadership.” 21 July 2026 | Story by: Nontobeko Moimane | Picture: Supplied 6 minutes read time. For Dr Patricia Mathabe, the journey from the biotechnology laboratories at the Vaal
Beyond 67 minutes: VUT and partners create a lasting legacy in CE7
“VUT marked Nelson Mandela Day by partnering with the CE7 community to establish a community garden and car wash, creating sustainable opportunities through 67 minutes of service.” 21 July 2026 | Story by: Sadiki Siphiwe | Picture: Keitumetse Mokgope 3 minutes read time. In honour of Nelson Mandela Day, the Vaal
VUT’s Dr Idowu David Ibrahim earns prestigious NRF C2 research rating
“Dr Idowu David Ibrahim has earned an NRF C2 rating, recognising his sustained research excellence, innovation and academic leadership at VUT.” 21 July 2026 | Story by: Qhawekazi Memani | Picture: Supplied 4 minutes read time. The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is celebrating another significant research milestone after the National
From VUT graduate to education leader: Tshephang ‘Phasha’ Sekhukhune is shaping tomorrow’s classrooms
“VUT alumnus Tshephang ‘Phasha’ Sekhukhune reflects on how his education at the University inspired a career dedicated to teacher development, educational leadership and empowering learners.” 21 July 2026 | Story by: Nontobeko Moimane | Picture: Supplied 5 minutes read time. Every great teacher leaves a lasting impact far beyond the classroom.
Prof Delia Oosthuizen: Building the next generation at the University that built her
“VUT alumna and Associate Professor Dr Delia Oosthuizen shares how her VUT education inspired a distinguished career in teaching, research and community impact.” 21 July 2026 | Story by: Nontobeko Moimane | Picture: Supplied 5 minutes read time. There is something special about returning to the place where your dreams first