Celebrating 21 years of impact: DUT’s vision for innovation and excellence
/ 22 December 2025

Celebrating 21 years of impact: DUT’s vision for innovation and excellence

This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education.  Since its formation in 2002, through the merger of ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has grown into a trailblazer in research, innovation and teaching-with seven campuses across Durban and Pietermaritzburg. DUT offers […]

Padel Promises fuels youth grit
/ 21 December 2025

Padel Promises fuels youth grit

It’s only been five years since the first public padel courts were introduced to South Africans but it has since become the fastest growing sport in the country with over 100 000 active players involved.  The player base is evenly split between men and women, with nearly 60% aged 35–65. Now an organisation named Padel […]

Why Khulisa is South Africa’s next big step in tackling malnutrition
/ 19 December 2025

Why Khulisa is South Africa’s next big step in tackling malnutrition

The link between nutrition and education is undeniable – a hungry child cannot learn effectively, and a malnourished child faces lifelong disadvantages. The Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) has long recognised this truth, and its Khulisa Strategy (a five-year strategy and the path to TBF’s 2035 vision) represents a bold, necessary step forward in tackling malnutrition […]

Water-efficient sanitation systems strengthens climate resilience in communities
/ 19 December 2025

Water-efficient sanitation systems strengthens climate resilience in communities

The Climate Challenge  South Africa faces an increasingly erratic climate, characterised by severe droughts (drier climates on the western part of the country), devastating floods (high intense rainfall on the eastern part of the country), high temperatures and rising sea levels along the coast. These impacts threaten food security, biodiversity, and economic stability at a […]