Cape Peninsula University of Technology Archives

Madibaz gear up for CPUT onslaught

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Nelson Mandela University Apr 8, 2019

FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen wants his team to emulate their defensive display in the semifinals when they face Cape Peninsula University of Technology in the FNB Varsity Shield final on Thursday. The match will take place at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth, kicking off at 6.15pm.... Read more

CPUT Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences creating cancer awareness

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Student outreach Feb 7, 2019

Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences students at CPUT marked World Cancer Day by raising awareness about the Big C among their peers. Third-year Radiation Therapy students used balloons, body paint and sweets in different colours to educate their fellow students on the Bellville campus about the different types of... Read more

CPUT walk-ins now considered

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Latest news Jan 28, 2019

For academic programmes with available spaces at CPUT walk-in applicants will be considered from 23 to 30 January 2019. Before attempting to apply prospective students should do the following: Consult the list of programmes available for walk-ins Check the Admission Requirements displayed on the CPUT website. Be sure to... Read more

Cape Peninsula University: Fashion on film

arts and culture Cape Peninsula University of Technology Dec 3, 2018

Cape Peninsula University of Technology fashion students recently got a chance to watch their showreel at The Labia cinema in Cape Town. Third year and BTech Fashion students each had to work on a short video clip explaining their design collection and these were put together into a film... Read more

CPUT Students donate R54 000 to Children’s Hospital

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Latest news Must-Read Oct 16, 2018

CPUT first year students recently donated R54 300 to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital Trust. The Business Administration 1 students and lecturer Belinda Berman, who is the project’s facilitator, recently handed over the cheque to the Trust on the District Six Campus. The money was raised earlier this year and will be... Read more

CPUT Student stars in popular TV drama

Archives Cape Peninsula University of Technology Latest news Sep 17, 2018

Student Thandolwethu “NT” Jikwa is one of the stars of Mzansi Magic’s DSTV popular drama series, Nkululeko. Nkululeko is a coming of age story set in the dusty streets of one of South Africa’s most infamous townships, Khayelitsha. The story is about a young boy who jeopardises his bright... Read more

Racing on sunshine

Archives Cape Peninsula University of Technology Latest news Aug 28, 2018

CPUT students and staff members will take part in this year’s Sasol Solar Car Challenge 2018, South Africa for the first time. Held every second year, the competition sees teams from across the world design and build solar-powered vehicles to drive across South Africa in an eight day event.... Read more

CPUT Men say no to violence

Archives Cape Peninsula University of Technology Latest news Aug 21, 2018

“There is a new man at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. A man who takes responsibility for his actions. A man that will not participate in, approve of or remain silent about any form of violence.” This is the introduction of the commitment pledge that was recited at... Read more

Student activist selected for prestigious fellowship

Achievers Cape Peninsula University of Technology Feb 26, 2018

A third-year Accounting student and activist, who is passionate about human rights, will be jetting off to Lagos, Nigeria this weekend after being selected for theCANVASSITY Pan African Youth Democracy Fellowship. Luchulumanco Nanto was selected into the programme after two rounds of rigorous assessment and will be spending 10 days in... Read more

Budding academic clinches international scholarship

Achievers Cape Peninsula University of Technology Nov 14, 2017

A CPUT staffer is going to Ireland next year after being awarded a full doctoral scholarship. Aifani Tahulela, a Research Assistant in the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, has been selected by the AESOP Project to undertake PhD studies in Global Human Development at University College Dublin. Tahulela... Read more