At the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony, Prof. Dube applauded the awardees for their passion and dedication in driving CUT’s vision forward. The event highlighted the university’s ongoing commitment to nurturing talent and celebrating those who go above and beyond to make a difference. Pictured above- front row seated from left:  Prof. Wendy Setlalentoa, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement; Prof. David Ngidi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning; Prof. Pamela Dube, Vice-Chancellor and Principal; and Mr Setumo Llale, Executive Director: Resources and Operations. Back row: Award recipients in the areas of teaching, research, innovation and Entrepreneurship, community engagement, and support services.

On 24 October 2024, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof. Pamela Dube, honoured outstanding staff members for their exceptional performance and contributions in the areas of teaching, research, innovation and Entrepreneurship, community engagement, and support services. The awards ceremony underscored CUT’s strategic commitment to fostering and celebrating excellence across the institution.

In her heartfelt congratulatory message, Prof. Dube commended the award recipients for their dedication and excellence, highlighting their pivotal role in advancing CUT’s strategic objectives. “These awards serve as a testament to the remarkable achievements of our staff in research, innovation, teaching, curriculum development, and community engagement,” she said. “Your dedication and hard work continue to inspire us all to strive for greater heights and to think beyond.”

This year’s outstanding recipients included:

Teaching Award: Ms T Tshabadira; Research Award: Dr J Coetzer, Dr TC Dzogbewu and Dr C Chukwuma; Community Engagement Award: Ms I Kgololo Ngowi, Ms C Maasdorp, Ms B Mokgosi, Ms N Khoza, and Dr L Mosweunyane; Innovation and entrepreneurship Award: Dr L Monaheng; Support Staff Award: Ms Mapaseka Gladys Muso, Mr Malesela Matlawe, Mr Emmanuel Zungu and Dr Reynell van der Ross; Special Award: Ms Hannelie van der Walt (Living CUT Values) and Mr Sidumo Aubrey Rikhotso (Ethics Ambassador).

Congratulations to all recipients for advancing CUT’s Vision and inspiring a culture of excellence!