Students embrace their heritage

Monitor residence students represent the Swati culture. They perform a traditional dance during the Heritage Day celebrations at the Pretoria West campus on September 25.

Photo by Robert Mabusela

An empty parking lot behind Denise residence at the Pretoria West campus was abuzz with traditional activities when students celebrated Heritage Day on Sunday, September 25.

 During the run up to Heritage Day, students were asked to choose their proffered culture that they would like to represent. All South African cultures and other foreign cultures from Congo, India, and China were also featured.Residence students donned their traditional outfits and played traditional games, prepared traditional dishes such as Lingalo (cassava leaves also known as ponda) and Kwanga, a Congolese traditional porridge. They show cased their diverse performances behind Denise residence.

 Fires were burning while a rich aroma of traditional food provokes appetite and nostalgia. The event  encouraged students  not to forget their cultures eventhough they are away from home,  “We try to adapt the university culture but we must never forget where we come from,” said Ishara Singh a member of the task team. Lezard residents had the opportunity to explore a variety of Congolese cultures, Lingala, Kitongo, Chiluba, and Swahili cultures.Students competed in indigenous games such as “Mgush”, “Diketo”, “Khati” (rope skipping).

 At the end of the Heritage day, celebration points allocated to different residences were summed up and positions were given according to the number of points received by the residences. The Indian ladies from Minjonet emerged as the winners in the female residence category while Monitor, representing the Swati culture won the male residence category.

By Robert Mabusela

Heritage Day Photos

By Robert Mabusela

TUT hosts DENOSA Gauteng PLM Sports Tournament 2011



TUT`s Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing Science Team who finished third.



Photo by: Robert Mabusela

Nursing Universities and Collages from all over Gauteng participated in the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) Gauteng Provincial Leadership Movement Sports Tournament 2011 which took place on Saturday 17 September at TUT Pretoria West campus.

The fixture began at  12:00, in the opening match TUT`s Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing Science lost to Ann Latsky Nursing Collage, TUT played well in their following match fixtures which helped them in advancing to the semi-finals. The first semi-final fixture was a clash between SG Lourens and Ann Latsky who defeated SG Lourens 3-1.The second semi-final saw TUT take on Fundzho Denzhe Nursing School, TUT only managed to score a lucky goal from a free kick by Zachariea “Majoro” Manganyi which slipped through Fundzho goalkeepers hands. Fundzho replied almost two minuets after “Majoro`s” goal ending the match in a 2-1 victory which ment TUT finished third. When it was time for the final match to begin Fundzho Denzhe only had five minuets to rest however their performance told a different story. By half time Fundzho were leading 2-0 with both goals originating from  a free kick, in the first goal defender Monduleli “rasta” Maphinda took a brilliant free kick from their defending half which connected with Midfielder Litha “Gattuso” Vumisa who made no mistake in finding the back of the net, the second free kick goal was similar to the first this time scored by Siya Maziphelele  beating Ann Latsky goalkeeper Thabiso “jawz” Matlala. Three more goals were added to the score sheet in the second half when Ann Latsky finaly found the back of the net and Fundzho adding two more goals winning the title 4-1.

Funzho Denzhe coach Sibusiso Mase`s statement “feel it , it is here” after winning the semi-finals was true when his team lifted the trophy at the prize giving ceremony which happened later that evening behind the pool area.  

by: Robert Mabusela

NWU gets a friendly Beat Down

TUT forward player Simphiwe Mathebula dribbles past NWU back player Thegofatso Lekatse

Photo by: Robert Mabusela

The North West University lost to The Tshwane University of Technology in a friendly game at the TUT Pretoria West campus outdoor basketball court on Saturday 17 September late afternoon.

TUT won the game with a 20 point difference ending the friendly 34-14. Point guard Katlego Moroena and shooting guard Thato Miya played well, they are players under development scouted from Rosina Sedibane Sports School, Katlego and Thato will officially join the TUT team next year when they enrole with the University as currently they are learners at the Rosina Sedibane Sports School based in Laudium Pretoria West.

by: Robert Mabusela

Gang caught after a failed robbery

Three suspects arrested at Menlyn Mall lay on the ground after police arrest

Photo by: Robert Mabusela

Three suspected robbers have been arrested yesterday noon at Menlyn Mall East of Pretoria after the robbers hit a Nike factory store at Atterbury Value Mart.

The SAPS used all their techniques to arrest the cops, sniffer dogs and two helicopters were in sight.In an attempt to out run the police, suspects drove from Atterbury Value Mart using Atterbury rd  stopped at a traffic light opposite Menlyn Mall where they ran out of their getaway vehicle a Mini Quantum heading in the direction of the mall. Two more suspects were arrested later that evening in Soweto.

Suspects will appear in court on Monday 19 September.

by: Robert Mabusela

TUT qualifies for

League semi-finals despite Losing against UJ

Tshwane University of Technology senior women’s team lost to The University of Johannesburg during a USSA league match played at the TUT Pretoria campus main stadium on the 4^th of September. Match official referee Stevens Khumalo had a quick word  with both teams during their lineup regarding teams not respecting the kick off time as the game didn`t start as scheduled, shortly after that the match kicked off. A serious collusion  between UJ goalkeeper Lerato Mamabolo and  TUT player Gugulethu Kotope  seemed to have injured the keeper who stood up and resumed play after taking about three minutes to recover. Both teams put up a solid performance in the first half which left the score at 0-0 going into half time.

The only goal in the match was scored in the second half when UJ captain Siduduze Mthetwa played a free kick that connected with Angelique Ferreira who delivered a cross into the box finding Shadi “Shadey” Matenche who found the back  of the .TUT almost scored when Bontle Chabaesele delivered a powerful shot which forced UJ goal keeper  to make an essential save, Koketso Mahlangu was  substituted after a dangerous tackle  from UJ player Basra Machales who was the only player to be booked after receiving a red card. TUT will take on UJ again this time in the semi-finals.

By : Robert Mabusela

Students entre Miss LUX 2011

Ntombi’entle Msimang is one of the 256 contestants who have entered the Miss LUX competition, with her is Cebo Zulu, Manager for entry events team

Photo by: Robert Mabusela

 

A TUT student Ntombi’entle Msimang is one of the 256 contestants who have entered the Miss LUX 2011 competition at the Pretoria West campus. With her is Cebo Zulu, Manager for entry events team.Students and other contestants from around Pretoria entered the competition from 10:00am – 16:00pm at the fountain area in front of Romans pizza on the 31^st of August 2011.

Pretoria West campus and Attridgeville Shopping Centre are the only entry centres in Pretoria.The final beauty pageant event will be held at Maponya Mall on October 16 where the top three will be selected.

Miss LUX will win the grand prize valued at over R20 000, a photo shoot for a national magazine, an education bursary worth R10 000, laptop, Fashion voucher and LUX products for a year.

By: Robert Mabusela