TUT Disability Unit

19/05/2026

04/05/2026

This May month, we reflect back to the Human Rights awareness month, every Wednesday, we share powerful radio interviews with students with disabilities reflecting on what human rights mean to them in education—from access and dignity to inclusion and equal opportunity.
Their voices remind us that inclusion is a right, not a privilege.

📻 Tune in at TshwaneFM, 96.2
💬 Join the conversation.
✊ Stand up for inclusive and accessible education for all.

TUTFM 96.2

30/04/2026

April is Autism spectrum Awareness month. As we close the month, we remember the parents for neurodiversity children who find themselves having to deal with the children, and the lack of knowledge and awareness in the society about spectrum.

Something to ponder on as the month draws closer, " are we creating spaces where autistic individuals are seen, and supported? Are they feeling safe in these spaces and have a sense of belonging?"

I would like to hear your voice.

24/04/2026

"Inclusion is not a speech. It is design."

Speaking at the Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit in Nairobi, Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela delivered a pointed message to South African universities: symbolic gestures are no longer acceptable.

The reality is stark — students with disabilities account for just 1.3% of university enrolments in South Africa as of 2023. Minister Manamela is calling for a fundamental redesign: accessible infrastructure, digital platforms built for inclusion from the ground up, curricula that accommodate diverse learners, and faculty who are properly equipped.

He's also pushing for universities to publish hard data — retention rates, graduation outcomes, employment statistics — specifically for students with disabilities. Accountability must replace vague storytelling.

True inclusion means power. Access must lead to guaranteed success.

Minister Manamela Demands Radical Overhaul for Disability Access in Higher Education PRETORIA, 15 April 2026 – Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has issued a provocative challenge to African academic institutions, calling for an end to "symbolic gestures" and demanding a fundamental redesign...

22/04/2026

Stay tuned today on the weekly Lunchtime Redux with the Disability Unit.
We are still on Graduation season and today we are bringing you one of our Alumni’s on board.

15/04/2026

Stay tuned today on 96.2 TUT FM

09/04/2026

Yesterday’s Ability in Focus feature with Mbali aka Aunty’s Lee Mbonani, we discussed: “To Disclose or Not to Disclose”—with a special focus on schools and Higher Education Institutions.

Our guest, a TUT postgraduate student with a visual impairment pursuing a Master’s in Entrepreneurship, shared his perspective on the challenges and opportunities of disclosure in academic spaces. He emphasized how disclosure can enable access to reasonable accommodation and support, but also highlighted the risks of stigma and misunderstanding when institutions are not fully inclusive.

The key takeaway: disclosure is a personal choice, but institutions must create environments where students feel safe, respected, and empowered to share without fear.

We invite you to share your views: How should schools and universities handle disclosure to ensure genuine inclusion and support?

08/04/2026

“Transparency Matters: Apply Now for 2027 Admissions”

Applications for the 2027 academic year at Tshwane University of Technology opened on 01 April 2026, and spaces are filling up.

Whether you’re finishing matric or planning your next move, now is the time to act and secure your future.

Make an informed decision by disclosing your status on the application form.

27/03/2026

The Disability Unit has united all Pretoria Campuses on a Disability Meet and Greet Orientation.

05/11/2025

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Mercy Omphile Example, Kayise Mpanza, Pheladi Example, Peter Phaka, Samkelo Ndlovu, Malefu Majela, Sizwe Zibani, Martha Sijwally Tsiki