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DUT Celebrates International Research Success!

The Durban University of Technology proudly congratulates PhD candidate and staff member, Mr Thembinkosi Peter Kalanga, on his remarkable achievement at the 5th BRICS Postgraduate Forum held in Brazil from 9–11 June 2026.

Mr Kalanga successfully submitted three research papers and presented his study, “Municipalities as Strategic Enablers of Waste Entrepreneurship in BRICS Economies: A Qualitative Desktop Study.” His research explores how municipalities can support entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and inclusive economic growth across BRICS nations.

His outstanding contribution earned him:
Best Paper in Session – PhD
Certificate of Achievement – Second Runner-Up PhD

Mr Kalanga expressed gratitude to DUT, the Faculty of Management Sciences, his supervisor Prof Pfano Mashau, the BRICS Research Institute, and the conference organisers for their support.

This achievement reflects the excellence of DUT research and demonstrates the impact our scholars are making on global academic and policy conversations.

Please join us in congratulating Mr Kalanga on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎉

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RESEARCH NEWS 🚀

A proud moment for DUT Business School! Director, Prof Pfano Mashau, has been appointed as Chair in Future-Fit and Inclusive Entrepreneurship for a Pan-African Society by the National Research Foundation (NRF), a bold step toward reshaping entrepreneurship across Africa.

This achievement strengthens Durban University Of Technology’s commitment to impactful research, innovation, and building an inclusive economy for the future.

🔗 Read more: [https://www.dut.ac.za/research-news-dut-professor-pfano-mashau-leads-transformation-of-entrepreneurship-across-africa/](https://www.dut.ac.za/research-news-dut-professor-pfano-mashau-leads-transformation-of-entrepreneurship-across-africa/)

In a major boost for research, innovation and skills development, DUT has been awarded 𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐡𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 by the NRF under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation Decadal Plan.

The Chairs were launched alongside 41 new national appointments by Minister Blade Nzimande, strengthening research capacity across South Africa’s universities.

This milestone reflects DUT’s growing research excellence and its commitment to addressing societal challenges through impactful research aligned with ENVISION2030.

Read more: https://www.dut.ac.za/dut-awarded-eight-sarchi-chairs-to-strengthen-research-capacity-in-south-africa/

🎙️ 𝐎𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐔𝐓 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Join the DUT Business School Director, Prof Pfano Mashau, today at 15:15 on Radio Khwezi (http://www.khwezi.org.za) for an insightful conversation on good business governance and accountability for emerging business owners.

This engaging session will unpack practical and simple ways for entrepreneurs to manage their businesses responsibly, build trust, and strengthen long-term sustainability.

📚 Listeners will also receive updates on the upcoming 2026 second semester and learn more about how to apply to the DUT Business School.

Don’t miss out, tune in and grow your business knowledge.