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Vaal University Of Technology

Fraud case just one example of governance failings at Basketball SA
Sport
/ 8 December 2021

Fraud case just one example of governance failings at Basketball SA

The sport body’s former national administrator allegedly stole money by substituting his own bank account details for a service provider’s

By Khaya Koko
Report: VUT’s former vice-chancellor was not fit for the job
Article
/ 21 February 2020

Report: VUT’s former vice-chancellor was not fit for the job

The assessors’ report acknowledges that there has been a ‘blanket of shame’ that has enveloped the university for many years

By Staff Reporter
Response to the report of the independent assessors
Press Releases
/ 17 February 2020

Response to the report of the independent assessors

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

By IT Web
VUT chancellor, Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, dies
Press Releases
/ 8 January 2020

VUT chancellor, Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, dies

The university conferred the degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa on Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi for his outstanding leadership contributions to maths and science education development.

By IT Web
No walk-ins at VUT
Press Releases
/ 13 December 2019

No walk-ins at VUT

From the academic year 2020 going forward, all applications, admissions and registration processes will be done entirely online.

By IT Web
VUT should aim to become an entrepreneurial university
Article
/ 29 October 2019

VUT should aim to become an entrepreneurial university

Helping students develop critical thinking skills and complex problem-solving abilities is crucial if universities are to remain relevant

By Teboho Pitso
VUT’s troubles further exposed
Article
/ 24 October 2019

VUT’s troubles further exposed

Administrator warns that if the university is not fixed urgently it will collapse

By Bongekile Macupe
VUT vice-chancellor retires early
Article
/ 18 October 2019

VUT vice-chancellor retires early

Zide’s emails describe a ‘torturous and treacherous working environment’ and a university that is failing to turn itself around

By Bongekile Macupe
Déjà VUT: Nzimande appoints another administrator at embattled university
Article
/ 14 August 2019

Déjà VUT: Nzimande appoints another administrator at embattled university

Professor Ihron Rensburg has been appointed as an administrator of the Vaal University of Technology

By Bongekile Macupe
VUT chancellor gets honorary degree
Press Releases
/ 30 July 2019

VUT chancellor gets honorary degree

Vaal University of Technology chancellor Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, a Lancaster University alumnus, was awarded a doctor of science degree.

By IT Web
VUT Vice-Chancellor addressed the Somali National University graduation ceremony
Press Releases
/ 17 July 2019

VUT Vice-Chancellor addressed the Somali National University graduation ceremony

Professor Gordon Zide, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Vaal University of Technology, addressed the Somali National University graduation ceremony.

By IT Web
Mother of Azania carried love in her heart
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Mother of Azania carried love in her heart

Were she alive, she would have shared the award with everybody

By Youlendree Appasamy
Veronica Sobukwe’s guiding ethos
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Veronica Sobukwe’s guiding ethos

Robert Sobukwe’s wife was an activist, and she looked after the children while he was incarcerated

By Youlendree Appasamy
Mama Sobukwe’s legacy lives on
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Mama Sobukwe’s legacy lives on

‘She is the embodiment of humanity; evidently, as a nurse, but above all, as a mother of Azania’

By Youlendree Appasamy
Varsity head gets death threats after announcing fraud probe
Article
/ 13 September 2017

Varsity head gets death threats after announcing fraud probe

The vice-chancellor had promised to rid the Vaal University of Technology of corruption

By Bongekile Macupe
Vaal Tech council broke the rules over chairperson, warns SACP
Article
/ 7 June 2017

Vaal Tech council broke the rules over chairperson, warns SACP

Mofokeng stopped being a district representative, so he can’t head up VUT council, the SACP argues

By Bongekile Macupe
VUT sees fire, as student leaders urge calm
Article
/ 13 October 2016

VUT sees fire, as student leaders urge calm

In response to recent expulsions and suspensions, VUT students began another wave protests, demanding that students be allowed to return to campus.

By Raeesa Pather
Professor wins fight for pension money from Vaal Tech after ten years
Article
/ 20 June 2016

Professor wins fight for pension money from Vaal Tech after ten years

Court decides former Vaal University of Technology rector’s pension money can no longer be held back to pay for possible legal charges.

By Pontsho Pilane
VUT students boycott classes for ‘basic services’
Article
/ 14 September 2015

VUT students boycott classes for ‘basic services’

Students are demanding adequate security for all residences following the murder of two female students at an off-campus private residence.

By Bongani Nkosi
Vaal campus terrorised by crime wave
Article
/ 11 September 2015

Vaal campus terrorised by crime wave

In the wake of a double murder, VUT students are demanding that the university steps up security.

By Bongani Nkosi
EFF claims landslide victory over Sasco at VUT SRC
Article
/ 27 March 2015

EFF claims landslide victory over Sasco at VUT SRC

The ruling ANC-aligned student body, Sasco, has suffered an embarrassing election defeat by the EFF at the Vaal University of Technology.

By Bongani Nkosi
Radical change won’t happen with Sasco, Malema tells VUT
Article
/ 25 March 2015

Radical change won’t happen with Sasco, Malema tells VUT

EFF leader Julius Malema told students at VUT that the EFF is the only party that’s not in anyone’s pocket, "but in the pockets of the masses".

By Bongani Nkosi
TUT suspends student council over NSFAS protests
Article
/ 15 September 2014

TUT suspends student council over NSFAS protests

The Tshwane University of Technology’s student representative council has been suspended following protests over NSFAS funding deficits.

By Bongani Nkosi
VUT plunged into crisis as students go hungry
Article
/ 11 September 2014

VUT plunged into crisis as students go hungry

Students at Vaal University of Technology have not received food allocations because NSFAS had not provided the necessary funding, says management.

By Bongani Nkosi
Can’t touch Vaal at hammer time
Article
/ 3 April 2014

Can’t touch Vaal at hammer time

An academy dedicated exclusively to one sport is not only frequented by champions, but is also producing them.

By Fatima Asmal
Malema’s visit to Vaal students leaves much to be desired
Article
/ 16 October 2013

Malema’s visit to Vaal students leaves much to be desired

Students have responded with mixed reactions to an address by EFF leader Julius Malema at the Vaal University of Technology.

By Genevieve Quintal
Flaws in VUT council members’ attack against Blade
Article
/ 21 March 2013

Flaws in VUT council members’ attack against Blade

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande is confident he will not have to convince a judge that his placing of the VUT under administration was legal.

By Bongani Nkosi
Vaal University takes Blade to court
Article
/ 8 February 2013

Vaal University takes Blade to court

Council members have approached a court to ask it to overturn Blade’s decision to place the university under administration.

By Bongani Nkosi
VUT’s plots and dealings exposed
Article
/ 7 December 2012

VUT’s plots and dealings exposed

A former unionist says claims were fabricated to protect Vaal techinkon’s vice-chancellor.

By Bongani Nkosi
VUT vice-chancellor suspended over corruption allegations
Article
/ 29 November 2012

VUT vice-chancellor suspended over corruption allegations

Vaal University of Technology vice-chancellor Irene Moutlana has been suspended from the university over longstanding corruption allegations.

By Bongani Nkosi
Universities in firing line must explain to Nzimande
Article
/ 18 May 2012

Universities in firing line must explain to Nzimande

Nzimande has been advised to place two universities under administration but has given their councils the opportunity to explain themselves first.

By David Macfarlane
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