Newsflashes

Dear Staff and Students

On Monday, 9 February 2026, Vice Chancellor Prof Chris Nhlapo, and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Acting-Chief Executive Officer Waseem Carrim had a conversation about collaborating in response to student accommodation challenges.

The two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions, to ensure that CPUT students have access to accredited, appropriate, and reliable student accommodation. Since CPUT manages its own student accommodation service, NSFAS committed to providing the necessary support to ensure that CPUT students have access to reliable, and suitable accommodation services.

The positive outcome of this engagement will significantly contribute to providing more effective, and efficient solutions for student accommodation challenges that significantly affect all South African universities.

Kind Regards
Directorate: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Dear Staff and Students

On Friday all CPUT residences were officially declared “full to capacity”. That means that no student has a “pending” status and that anyone who is still in need of housing needs to  seek private accommodation. The list of private accommodation offerings is found on the CPUT website or by clicking the QR code in the poster attached.

Information on how to apply for private accommodation was sent via newsflash on January 16. For ease of reference we have copied it below.

Newsflash of 16 January 2026

We would like to inform you that the application process for private accommodation commences on 16 January 2026. This opportunity is available exclusively to NSFAS-qualifying students who have not secured accommodation in university-owned or leased residences. Please note that continuing university students must meet the 2026 funding and academic criteria.

NSFAS students must adhere to the student residence and accommodation policies of the institution. These include:

- Residing outside a 60km radius from the institution

- Demonstrating academic progression

• Continuing students must achieve a minimum of 60%

• First-time entering students (FTEN) in 2025 must achieve a minimum of 40%

Please be aware that CPUT is not part of the NSFAS Accommodation platform. Therefore, Financial Aid will manage the private accommodation process for the 2026 academic year through Fundi. Students seeking private accommodation should approach their chosen private accommodation providers or landlords to:

• Complete and sign a lease agreement

• Provide proof of their home address, ensuring they are not residing with immediate family members (e.g., utility bill or bank statement; please note affidavits are not acceptable).

1. Accommodation Providers (including those accredited by NSFAS ) are required to:

• Register on the Fundi Merchant platform and add property details, including the address (training was provided to all on 13 & 14 Jan 2026 by Financial Aid and Fundi)

• Link the student requesting accommodation and upload the signed lease agreement along with the student's proof of home address

2. Financial Aid will review and approve requests based on the aforementioned criteria. Once approved, students will receive an email with a link to log into the Fundi platform and approve or reject the Accommodation Provider. Upon student approval, rental payments will be made monthly directly to the service provider or landlord (provided NSFAS has made a payment to CPUT)

3. Conditions for Financial Aid-managed private accommodation, as guided by the 2025 - 2027 NSFAS Eligibility Criteria and Conditions for Financial Aid, include:

• The request for private accommodation does not guarantee successful funding

• The lease agreement contract is between the student and the Accommodation Provider, making the student liable for private accommodation costs, not the university

• Financial Aid is responsible solely for facilitating the payment process for NSFAS qualifying students

• If NSFAS funding is confirmed, private accommodation allowance payments will be processed on the 1st of each month from February to November, provided that NSFAS has made a payment to CPUT (taking into consideration occupancy date)

• Students will be liable for private accommodation costs if not funded

• Students will be liable for private accommodation costs if they breach the lease agreement and transfer to CPUT residence

• NSFAS has a cap for private accommodation allowance, and students are liable for any shortfall if costs exceed the maximum cap

• The information provided must be accurate; any falsified information or forged documents will result in immediate repayment of all financial assistance or monies received, and legal action may be instituted

• Accommodation providers must not be family members or relatives of the student; students residing with immediate family members do not qualify for accommodation allowances, and any such cases will be treated as fraud

• CPUT staff members affiliated with private accommodation service providers must submit a declaration of interest from Human Capital

The application window opens today, Friday, 16 January 2026, and will close on Sunday, 15 February 2026. Please note that no extensions will be granted, and the application window will be deactivated on Monday, 16 February 2026. Accurate cost verification is required for NSFAS registration templates, so NSFAS-accredited accommodation providers must provide offer letters indicating the bed price and grade.

Herewith, please find the link. 2026-Private-Accommodation-Accommodation-Provider-Details-by-Financial-Aid-Database.pdf

Kind Regards
Business Continuity Directorate

Dear Colleague

The CPUT Council, on 22 November 2025, approved the Policy and Procedure documents for Business Continuity and Sustainability Management.

Please find attached the approved documents for your attention.

Kind regards
Office of the Director: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Dear Staff and Students

Please be informed that e-hailing services, including Uber and Bolt, will no longer be permitted to pick up or drop off passengers in front of the Main Gate.

This decision has been made following several hazardous incidents involving vehicles stopping in this area, which have raised significant safety concerns.

Alternative Arrangements:

Staff and students utilising these transport services are encouraged to use the designated Bus/Taxi Stop located on Symphony Way for all e-hailing pick-ups and drop-offs. The management apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your cooperation in prioritising the safety of all individuals on campus.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Kind regards
PRS Management

Dear Staff and Students

Parking Discs

2026 parking discs are now available from Campus Protection Services (CPS).

All staff and students who park on CPUT premises are required to register their vehicle(s). Vehicle registration enables security to identify authorised vehicles and ensures smoother and safer access to our campuses.

Users of undercover or netted parking bays are reminded that parking is strictly limited to the bay allocated to them. Non-compliance will be dealt with accordingly.

All residence students who park on CPUT premises are required to obtain a valid parking disc.

Process to obtain a parking disc:

Make payment at a cashier

Take your receipt to your nearest Campus Protection Services office

Parking Fee

Parking disc Student:

• R85-00

Staff Reserved Space:

• open - R85-00
• covered - R155-00
• additional - R90-00

CPUT Identification Cards

Please note that only first-year and new students will be issued with a CPUT student card. All returning students’ cards remain valid for 2026. Access will be allocated upon proof of registration.

If your card is lost or stolen, it must be reported immediately to Campus Protection Services so that it can be blocked to prevent unauthorised use. Once a replacement card has been purchased at the cashier, CPS will reprint a new identification card and restore access. A fee of R155-00 will be charged for the replacement of a lost or stolen card.

Process to obtain a new student card:

Make payment at a cashier

Take your receipt to your nearest Campus Protection Services office

Kind Regards
Campus Protection Services

Dear Staff and Students

Transforming Our Institutional Culture – Living Our CPUT Values Campaign

Today, we join the global community in commemorating the World Day of Social Justice, observed annually on 20 February. This day, declared by the United Nations, stands as “a global reminder of our shared demand for fairness, dignity, and equity” (UN, 2026).

In higher education, social justice involves ensuring that all students and staff have equitable access to opportunities, resources, participation, and dignity, while actively dismantling systemic barriers such as racism, sexism, ableism, xenophobia, and more. Social justice calls for deep, ongoing transformation that reshapes policies, cultures, and structures to promote fairness and meaningful participation for everyone.

We are guided by the enduring words of Martin Luther King Jr.:

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

CPUT’s commitment to social justice is grounded in CPUT’s Transformation Framework, which is informed by our CPUT Vision 2030. Social justice can only be possible when our values shape our daily decisions, interactions, and institutional culture. Today, we reaffirm these values as commitments and a collective call to the entire CPUT community:

Our Values as commitments to social justice

1. Integrity – we commit to ethical behaviour from leadership, staff, and students alike. Integrity is reflected not only in our decisions but in how we live, engage, and relate to one another with honesty, transparency, and fairness.

2. Kindness and compassion – we commit to a caring institution where every person is treated with respect and empathy, recognising the diverse lived experiences that shape our community.

3. Restoration and redress – we commit to confronting and correcting historical and structural inequities, transforming our institutional culture to advance justice and healing.

4. Unity in diversity – we commit to celebrating difference by embracing multilingual, multicultural, and diverse identities as strengths that enrich and strengthen our university.

5. Passion and commitment – we commit to pursuing social justice with purpose and dedication, driving transformation in teaching, learning, research, leadership, and community engagement.

6. Accountability – we commit to owning our actions and decisions, holding ourselves and one another responsible for creating an environment where all can thrive with dignity.

7. Technological astuteness and Innovation – we commit to using technology responsibly and creatively to expand access, enhance fairness, and support inclusive learning and engagement.

Let us embody our values in all that we do and embrace our shared responsibility to create a university where every person feels seen, heard, valued, and truly at home.

Kind regards
Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change

Dear Staff and Students

Executive Management and Central SRC members met today, and we are happy to announce that a range of positive resolutions have been reached. Below please find the most pertinent outcomes as they relate to current operations across campuses.

Graduation: A commitment is being given to our CPUT community that the Autumn graduation series (totalling 20 ceremonies) will go ahead without disruption. We look forward to welcoming our 9225 graduands to our Bellville campus from Thursday and celebrating this stellar institutional event.

Classes and Return to Campus: All on-campus academic activities will continue from Wednesday 8 April without disruption. In-person classes commence and all staff members must return to their work-stations as usual. All shuttle services will resume tomorrow.

Suspensions: All student suspensions related to the current shutdown which started on 22 March 2026 will be lifted with immediate effect. This is subject to the applicable disciplinary processes continuing in accordance with institutional procedures.

Outstanding Matters: These have been categorised into operational, academic, and governance-related issues. These matters will be formally addressed after graduation and will be finalised, after a proper engagement process, by no later than 30 April 2026.

Dental Technology and Dental Assisting: An action plan has been developed and this will guide future communication and action on this pending matter.

We appreciate the open engagement and the commitment from the CSRC that no shutdowns or protests will interfere with the academic project moving forward. The continued patience of our CPUT community has assisted us to reach this point and we look forward to our in-person graduations later this week.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Colleagues

The Institution is about to close for the long weekend, and the Vice-Chancellor has given permission for staff members to leave their workstations at 1 pm today.

This is subject to operational requirements permitting, and Line Managers are asked to kindly manage this process.

Please travel safely and have a restful break.

Kind regards
CPUT Management

Dear Staff and Students

Below please find an update on matters related to recent Bellville campus events and progress made thus far. We are aware that miscommunication and fake news is being circulated on the situation, and we hope that this newsflash provides factual clarity on the current state of affairs.

Dental Sciences - Tygervalley Site

The Tygervalley site (for all CPUT Dental Science programmes) has received its provisional occupancy certificate this week.  We await approvals from the Council of Higher Education (CHE), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Health Professional Council South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Dental Technicians Council South Africa (SADTC) following a site visit before we commence with classes.

We appreciate the patience of Dental Science students who have been inconvenienced by the delays, which was out of our control. We are also grateful for the urgency of the compliance authorities from the City of Cape Town who visited the training site and found it safe for occupancy.

Clarity on Accreditation for Dental Science programmes

CPUT has not lost accreditation for any of its Dental Science programmes. We are accredited by the CHE and are fully compliant to offer these programmes. All universities who offer the same qualification in Dental Technology are facing the same with the SADTC. The matter is being consulted upon by the DHET, and other Authorities and we are confident that their intervention will see this sector-wide issue being resolved. Dental Technology students will receive communication from their HOD’s on when classes commence as soon as we are in a position to do so.

Dental Technology Students receiving NSFAS

Dental Science students will not be financially disadvantaged for the 2026 academic year. CPUT is covering accommodation, NSFAS monthly allowances, and book allowances.

Dental Assisting Clinical Venues

CPUT is in advanced discussions to explore the use of clinical/ laboratory venues at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) for student training whilst the clinical site at Tygervalley obtains full accreditation. A meeting was held with the HPCSA and the requested documents have been provided regarding our alternate interim venue at the Tygerberg Hospital and we await feedback. Dental Assisting students will receive communication from their HOD’s this week on when classes commence.

Disruptions to Campus Operations

Our response to campus disturbances and the Bellville pool house being set alight in a malicious arson attack has been swift and decisive. We have  suspended students implicated in the criminal activities associated with campus disruptions. Separate investigations into charging suspects in the pool house fire is at an advanced stage. Formal disciplinary hearings will follow, criminal proceedings have been initiated, and security has been increased. The pool house is a leisure facility that has served the staff and students of our institution for decades and we understand the frustration and anger that our university community feels by this arson attack.

The safety and well-being of staff and students is our priority and the university leadership has a responsibility to protect the assets and infrastructure for current and future students. We also need to protect the integrity of the academic programme which serves 40 000 students. Any staff or student who has been traumatised, threatened or intimidated is encouraged to approach the Legal Services Division to lay a formal charge.

Conclusion

We are grateful for your trust and patience as we navigate these challenges. Providing all our students and staff with a conducive learning and working environment is non-negotiable. We hope that you will enjoy your Easter break and return refreshed.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Staff and Students

We would like to thank our CPUT community for their patience as classes moved online this week. Adopting remote learning and working is not a decision we take lightly, however the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff and students are always prioritised.

CPUT Management have deliberated at great length with the SRC, and discussions also took place with the Department of Higher Education and Training this week. Similar discussions will continue next week and, as a result, a decision has been taken to continue remote classes and working until 1 April 2026. Line Managers must please manage this process. Essential working staff members are expected to report for duty as per their mandated shifts.

Investigations into the pool house fire are ongoing and the university remains firm on its position. Staff and students are reminded that the challenges relating to Dental Sciences are part of a broader national issue. This was reaffirmed by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education during her visit to CPUT on Wednesday, and the same message was also shared with the Central SRC.

Any further updates on the return to campus will be communicated.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Staff and Students

Sporadic disruptions have taken place at the Bellville campus today. The nature of the issues raised by protesters are largely operational in nature and are already being addressed in meetings between Executive Management and student leaders.

We understand that the threat of protest action causes anxiety to our staff and students, and as a result we have made the following allowances for the rest of this week.

Online Classes: Lecturers must make the necessary arrangements to accommodate online classes for students on 25, 26 and 27 March.
Remote Working: Staff members are encouraged to engage their line managers to make alternative work arrangements. This is subject to operational requirements.
Essential Staff: Are required to report to work.

Disruptions of this nature impede on the rights of the majority of students to attend classes and for staff to work in a non-hostile environment.

Disruptions of the academic programme is a breach of the Code of Conduct of Students. Students are reminded of the following conduct rules, as stipulated in the Academic and Student Rules and Regulations handbook of 2026. An abridged version is noted below:

• A student shall not act or threaten to act in any manner that interferes with the work or study of any member of staff, or of the public or any student of CPUT.
• A student shall act in a respectful manner towards all fellow students and CPUT staff or members of the public.
• A student shall not abuse or interfere with any member of staff or any student or a member of the public.
• A student shall not obstruct, disrupt, or interfere with the teaching, research, administration, custodial or other functions of CPUT.

This decision is for the remainder of this week only and we will provide regular updates.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Staff and Students

On 29 May 2023, CPUT obtained a Final Interdict in the Western Cape High Court, interdicting disruption of any university activities, and prohibiting unlawful conduct including violence, intimidation, incitement and damage to CPUT property and vehicles.

Violation of this court order is a criminal offence and all transgressors will be dealt with accordingly.

This interdict still stands. Please find a copy of the final court order attached.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Colleagues

It is with great pleasure that we notify you that after several constructive engagements, which commenced effectively from 15 October 2025 to 10 March 2026, all unions that constitute the Representative Trade Unions have signed the Wage Agreement for 2026. Accordingly, CPUT and the Representative Trade Unions have agreed to implement the 2026 Wage Agreement as follows: (extracts from the Wage Agreement follow).

CPUT Management will be implementing a 4.65% salary increase for employees in Grades 5-18. The increase will be implemented with the April salary run and backdated to 1 January 2026.

EXCLUSIONS

Employees who are employed in the following employment categories are excluded from the terms of this agreement:

• externally funded employees; and
• fixed-term contract employees whose contracts are shorter than 2 years. The remuneration of these employees will be based on the previous year.

The contents of the agreement shall not be disclosed to any third party(s) including media, unless with a written consent of all the parties.

We would like to commend all parties for their commitment to constructive engagements and sustainable outcomes.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Colleagues

Please note that the decision regarding the Hybrid Working Arrangements Policy was not an Executive Management decision but a Management decision, as per a ManCom workshop.

Please see the previous Newsflash below:

Following the ManCom Workshop held on 20 January 2026, staff are advised that after lengthy discussions and consideration, ManCom recommended:

• The request for a Hybrid Working Arrangement Policy be placed in abeyance.
• No adoption of hybrid working arrangements will take place at this stage, pending clarity on subsidy implications and the outcomes of the CHE Themed Review on Modes of Learning and Teaching Provision.
• Existing flexibilities within current academic work arrangements remain applicable.
• This decision applies to all staff across the university. The faculties, departments, and support units are expected to align with this position.

We appreciate your cooperation and continued professionalism as we work together in the best interests of the institution and our students.

Kind regards
Management

Dear Colleagues

Following the ManCom Workshop held on 20 January 2026, staff are advised that after lengthy discussions and consideration, ManCom recommended:

• The request for a Hybrid Working Arrangement Policy be placed in abeyance.
• No adoption of hybrid working arrangements will take place at this stage, pending clarity on subsidy implications and the outcomes of the CHE Themed Review on Modes of Learning and Teaching Provision.
• Existing flexibilities within current academic work arrangements remain applicable.
• This decision applies to all staff across the university. The faculties, departments, and support units are expected to align with this position.

We appreciate your cooperation and continued professionalism as we work together in the best interests of the institution and our students.

Kind regards
Executive Management

Dear Staff and Students

In a recent engagement with NSFAS, CPUT Management have agreed to a trial period of the NSFAS Pilot Accommodation Project. The aim is to place NSFAS-funded students directly into that entity’s accredited accommodation, ultimately streamlining the process for both the student and the institution.

By agreeing to this trial period we hope that qualifying students who still require accommodation can be assisted directly by NSFAS. The trial also allows the institution to flag any potential issues in the process before committing to potential long-term implementation.

The institution welcomes this collaboration and appreciates the efforts from NSFAS to work together with us to end the issue of unaccommodated students. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting our students and ensuring their wellbeing.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Staff and Students

CPUT has reached its enrolment target for undergraduate courses at an unprecedented speed this year. This shows that students are eager to study at our institution and want to partner with a quality university for their academic journey.

For months now we have done extensive planning to prepare for residence applicants who flock to our campuses during the registration period. Our vetting officers have been processing hundreds of residence applicants each day, and many have been placed as a result of this process. The university has also provided temporary accommodation for hundreds of students this week. A special thanks must be given to the SRC who are working closely with us to resolve student concerns as they crop up. Together we have made significant progress.

The Business Continuity Directorate continues to monitor the situation on the ground on a day-to-day basis.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Colleagues

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is pleased to announce the implementation of an Interim Fleet Management Policy, supported by a comprehensive set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These measures aim to enhance efficiency, accountability, safety, and sustainability across all university transport operations.

This interim arrangement has been introduced under the Fast-track process provided for in the Policy Development Framework, to address urgent operational and compliance needs. It is important to note that this is a temporary measure, and a full policy development process, including broad stakeholder consultation, will be undertaken during the first and second quarters of 2026 to ensure alignment with governance standards and institutional requirements.

Purpose of This Communication

The purpose of this communication is to afford university stakeholders an opportunity to comment on the attached Interim Fleet Management Policy and SOPs. Comments will be open for five (5) working days from the date of this communication.

After this period, all comments will be consolidated and incorporated where appropriate, and the policy will then be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor for signature, as provided for under the Policy Development Framework.

Key Features of the Interim Policy & SOPs

Streamlined Vehicle Booking System: A more efficient and transparent process for requesting and allocating university vehicles for official use.

Enhanced Compliance & Accountability: Clear guidelines on driver responsibilities, vehicle use, documentation, and reporting.

Safety-Focused Procedures: Mandatory vehicle inspections, incident reporting protocols, and reinforced driver safety standards.

Cost-Effective Fleet Use: Measures to track fuel consumption, reduce misuse, and improve budget management.

Sustainability Commitment: Encouraging responsible use of vehicles and exploring greener fleet options as part of CPUT’s environmental sustainability goals.

Implementation

The Interim Fleet Management Policy and SOPs are effective immediately. All staff and designated drivers are required to familiarise themselves with the updated procedures, which are available on the CPUT intranet under the Policy Library.

Training and awareness sessions will be scheduled in the coming weeks to support a smooth transition.

CPUT’s Commitment

This interim policy represents an important step toward improving operational efficiencies and ensuring that university resources are used responsibly and sustainably. CPUT remains committed to upholding the highest standards of governance and service delivery and will engage in a full consultation process in 2026 to finalise a permanent policy.

For further enquiries or to submit comments, please contact Mr. L Rafani at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Staff and Students

Over recent years, a misunderstanding has developed around the term “holiday accommodation” during the December recess. This has unintentionally diverted attention from the university’s emphasis on Work Integrated Learning (WIL) - a critical academic requirement for most of our academic programmes.

The idea of “holiday accommodation” has given the impression that any student may remain in residence for a variety of reasons, not necessarily meeting the eligibility criteria for WIL credits.  Unfortunately, this is not sustainable. December is a critical period for residence maintenance, deep cleaning, and staff rest. We also encourage students to use this time to reconnect with their families and loved ones.

As a reminder, WIL is an academic process, not a general accommodation category. As we advance, all year-end accommodation requests will undergo careful review:

Undergraduate WIL students: Requests will be screened by Faculty Deans under the guidance of the DVC: Learning and Teaching. Only students who must complete WIL to achieve their qualification will be accommodated. While we encourage WIL to be completed during the academic year, we acknowledge that specific programmes, such as Nursing, may have unique scheduling needs. These programmes will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Postgraduate students: Supervisors and Faculty Deans, under the DVC: Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships, will review applications for students who require campus-based laboratories, equipment, or specialised facilities.

To avoid confusion, we ask all staff and students to no longer use the term “holiday accommodation”. The university will only provide accommodation for approved WIL placements or postgraduate research activities that meet established criteria.

We recognise that adjusting terminology takes time, but consistent language helps ensure clarity and fairness. This updated approach will be communicated through various university channels throughout 2026.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued commitment to supporting a positive WIL experience for all our students.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Colleagues

As members of the CPUT community, we all share the responsibility of ensuring that university vehicles are used safely and responsibly. In line with this, please note that the following will be strictly enforced:

• Personal Responsibility for Fines: Any traffic violations, including but not limited to speeding tickets, parking fines, driving under the influence of alcohol, incurred while operating a CPUT-owned vehicle, on university business, are the sole responsibility of the employee operating the vehicle at the time of the infraction.
• Deduction from Salary: CPUT will no longer be responsible for paying traffic fines incurred by employees operating university vehicles. Fines will be deducted from the employee's salary through the established payroll process. Let’s continue to uphold safe and responsible driving habits so that no deductions ever become necessary.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Staff and Students

On 16 October 2025, Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Nhlapo spoke to students at the Bellville campus to clarify the Memorandum of Demands (MoD) submitted on 15 October 2025. The following overview highlights the main points and clarifications offered by the Vice-Chancellor.

1. Executive Director (ED) of Finance Appointment

Professor Nhlapo clarified that the appointment and removal of the Executive Director (ED) of Finance is solely within the jurisdiction of the CPUT Council, and not the mandate of the University’s Management. He advised that student bodies have the right to formally communicate their concerns on this matter to the Council through the Council Secretary (the Institution Registrar) for the Council's consideration. This process guarantees that students’ views are officially submitted.

2. Proposed Finance Control Measures

Professor Nhlapo confirmed that the proposal for the finance control measures was withdrawn. This proposal was initially intended for discussion at the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 17 October 2025, but has now been removed from the agenda. Prof Nhlapo encouraged students to contribute innovative ideas to sustain CPUT's commitment to providing quality higher education and resources to all students, particularly those with limited financial means.

3. Fee Increase Prohibition During Current VC Term

Professor Nhlapo clarified that the authority to determine and approve student fees rests within the purview of the CPUT Council and is further guided by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), as outlined in section 34.5.3 of the CPUT Statute. Please see the attached link: https://www.cput.ac.za/about-cput/statute

In conclusion, Vice-Chancellor Nhlapo reaffirmed CPUT Management’s unwavering commitment to ensuring consistent and transparent engagement with all students on all matters of mutual concern.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Staff and Students

Yesterday Executive Management (EM) received a Memorandum of Demands (MoD) from the Central Student Representative Council (CSRC) regarding proposed changes to the institutional financial model and related issues. Management appreciated this engagement and took the concerns raised seriously.

Please find Management’s response to the MOD below.

Executive Management Appointments
Mr Daca, the Executive Director: Finance, similar to all other Executive Members, is appointed by Council in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1997 and the CPUT Statute.

The Proposed Fee Structures
The proposal discussed during the Management Committee (Mancom) and Student Representative Council (SRC) meeting on 8 October 2025 regarding the financial model was withdrawn from the FINCOM meeting agenda scheduled for 17 October 2025. This was merely a proposal, and neither Management nor the Council made any decision in this regard. A comprehensive and inclusive consultative process has yet to begin, allowing Management and students to find an agreeable and sustainable solution to the concerns raised.

Increase in Annual Tuition and Residence Fees
Council is currently awaiting guidance from the Minister of Higher Education on tuition and residence fees. Changes to fees are within the Council's responsibility, and this information is usually received towards the end of the year.

Clarification on Bridging Finance Application
This matter is entirely separate from student fees and does not impact student financial obligations. Securing bridging finance is a responsible cashflow management strategy that ensures operational continuity. It is not linked to changes in student costs.

Conclusion

CPUT Management, on behalf of all staff, extends its sincere best wishes to all students as they prepare for the upcoming year-end examinations. We recognise the dedication and hard work you have invested throughout the year, and we are confident in your success. We also look forward to continuing our open and productive engagements with our students on matters of importance to the CPUT community.

Above all, we remain dedicated to stabilising our cherished institution and fostering an environment that prioritises the education and training of our students – our core mission and the foundation of our future.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Colleagues

Yesterday Executive Management (EM) received a Memorandum of Demands (MoD) from the Central Student Representative Council (CSRC) regarding proposed changes to the institutional financial model and related issues.

The MoD centred primarily on the proposed fee structure and the potential increase of annual tuition and residence fees. Council is currently awaiting guidance from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) on the matter of tuition and residence fees, universities typically receive this information towards the end of the year. Neither Mancom nor Council has approved any proposals in this regard.

Management has formally responded to the CSRC's MoD, emphasising our commitment to continued dialogue and engagement with the students on these matters.

We will continue to give you timely updates as this process unfolds. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated as we work towards a sustainable solution that benefits the entire CPUT community.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Staff and Students

We understand that there has been a call for a mass student meeting to discuss potential adjustments to university fees. We would like to address these concerns directly and give you some clarity on the current situation.

A Task Team was created, comprising Management and CSRC, to start with open and productive discussions on the matter. These discussions will be part of an ongoing process until we reach an agreement. It is important to emphasise that neither Management nor Council has made any final decisions regarding changes to the financial model.

The Task Team discussions will be subjected to a comprehensive and inclusive consultative process as we value student input and recognise the importance of transparency in matters that affect their financial well-being.

CPUT Management has a long-standing commitment to supporting academically deserving students, especially those who are indigent or in financial need. Our top priority remains ensuring that academically deserving students are not negatively impacted and have access to the resources they need to succeed.

We would also encourage all staff and students to rely on official university communications for accurate information.

Kind Regards
CPUT Management

Dear Colleagues

Attached, please find the 2026 staff rebate form. 

Kindly ensure that your line manager and Human Capital sign the form before submitting to the Student Debtors section. It is each staff member's responsibility to submit these documents for processing to the Student Debtors section. 

Staff rebate forms must be submitted annually and per semester if the applicant is registered accordingly. 

Any disputes or queries regarding staff rebates should be raised with the Student Debtors section within the same year of study.

For 2026 staff rebate submissions or queries, please contact the appropriate person for your campus:

District 6, Mowbray, and Granger Bay campuses, forward your approved staff rebate forms to Ms Anthea Nel This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bellville, Wellington, and Tygerberg campuses, forward your approved staff rebate forms to Ms Nomandla Jevu This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kind regards
Student Finance

Dear Colleagues

Please be advised that the final date for submitting invoices for processing in the fiscal year 2025 to the Finance Department (Creditors Section) is Friday, 14 February 2026. It is imperative that all submissions adhere to this deadline to prevent prior-year expenditures from impacting the budget for fiscal year 2026.

For your reference, please find the attached document.

Kind regards
Finance Department

Dear Colleagues

Please be informed that the last date for submitting all 2025 invoices and EFT manual claims to Finance (Creditors Section) for payments is Friday 5 December 2025. It is important to adhere to this deadline to avoid 2025 expenses being charged to the 2026 budget.

• Creditors invoices must have a valid Purchase Order (CP) number printed on it to be considered for payment.
• Take note that the university groups suppliers in alphabetical order (supplier name) to ensure easy processing and communication. Duly signed invoices can be sent to the following email addresses:

• Manual EFT requisitions must be budget controlled and signed as per CPUT delegation of authority.

HOD / Line Manager Approval ≤ R 50,000.00
Director / Dean Approval ≤ R 100,000.00
EM Approval ≤ R 200,000.00
VC Approval > R 200,000.00

Signed manual EFT claims with supporting documents can be sent to the following email addresses:

• All Invoices must be addressed to Cape Peninsula University of Technology and reflect CPUT Vat number 4040164487.
• All invoices must comply with SARS requirements of a valid tax invoice, to be considered for payment.
• The university strives to make timeous payments.

Thank you for your cooperation in this regard.

Accounts Payable Division
Finance Department

Dear Colleagues

The University has decided to dispose of its redundant furniture and computer equipment to staff and students by way of an online sale, by logging in on OPA.

Please note that we are selling one item (1) per person.

The sale will run from 25-26 November 2025, 10:00-16:00.

Staff members and students who do not have access to a computer can use the following venues on the above specified dates.

Bellville: I.T Centre Lab 1.03
District Six: Teaching Lab 3

For any login issues contact CTS ON 6407.

Please read the conditions of the auction carefully. (Please see the attached document)

Kind Regards
Fixed Assets Department

Dear Staff and Students

An invitation is extended to staff and students to provide feedback on the RPL Policy, as part of the review process. Your input is crucial to ensuring this policy accurately reflects our shared commitment to enabling access for individuals who do not meet the University’s entry requirements and to academic inclusivity.

• Comment submission deadline: 6 February 2026.
• Please submit your comments via the following link. Reviewed Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy - Feedback 2026 – Fill out form

We value your insights and encourage participation from the entire CPUT community to help shape policies that support a transformative learning experience.

Thank you for your contribution to advancing learning and teaching excellence at CPUT.

Kind regards

Fundani CHED on behalf of the Office of the DVC: Learning and Teaching

Dear Staff and Students

This communique invites all CPUT staff and students to provide input and/or comment on the attached Generative AI Policy.

Staff and students are invited to review the attached draft policy and provide input via email to Osadi Mosweu at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using the attached policy feedback form by 10 February 2026.

Please note that only feedback received on the attached prescribed form will be accepted; any feedback that does not comply with the feedback format will not be accepted.

Kind regards
ICTS

Dear Staff and Students

Please be advised that there will be an electricity supply interruption at the Bellville Campus on Sunday, 15 March 2026, from 08:00 to 12:00, due to routine maintenance on the intake substation.

Please treat all electrical installations as live during this period as electrical supplies may be restored at any time without notice.

Kind regards
ID&FM - Property Services

Dear Staff and Students

Please be advised that the lift in the Bellville Administration Building will be switched off on Monday 9 February 2026 to allow for the installation of a new lift that should be commissioned during the first week of May 2026.

The lift area will be a construction site and will be cordoned off. No unauthorized persons will be allowed to enter the demarcated area during this time.<

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Kind Regards
ID&FM - Property Services

Dear Staff and Students

There will be an electricity supply interruption at the Bellville Campus on Friday 16 January 2026, from 8am 6pm, for routine maintenance of the City’s electrical infrastructure. Please treat all electrical installations as being live during this period, as electrical supplies can be restored at any time without notice.

Kind Regards
Infrastructure Development and Facilities Management

Dear Colleagues

It is once again time for all academic staff to complete their 2025 Staff Programme Allocation (previously known as Personnel Timesheet) as required by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

The DHET submission is a report of the predetermined activities undertaken by academic staff during the year, including lecturing and other academic duties. A full list of applicable activities is provided in Annexure A.

Note:

• It is compulsory for all full-time, part-time, and contract lecturing staff to submit their information.
• Moderators and examiners who are not involved in lecturing are not required to complete the form.
• Administrative and support (non-academic) staff are not required to complete it, though those who assist with lecturing may do so.

What you need to do:

• Your 2024 information will be displayed as a reference only and cannot be amended.
• If your teaching and activity allocations remain the same for 2025, you must still verify the details and click Submit.
• If there are any changes, please update your information before submitting.
• Keep the information simple.

Completing the submission should take only a few minutes if your information is ready.

For step-by-step guidance, please see Annexure B: Staff Programme Allocation Submission Process.

Deadline: All submissions must be completed no later than Friday, 05 December 2025.

If you experience any challenges, kindly contact the HEMIS team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Kind regards
HEMIS & MIS
Institutional Planning Directorate

Dear Colleagues

Following feedback received from the CPUT community regarding the review of the Non-Audit Services Policy, please find attached the amended (whitepaper) Policy.

The comments are invited before finalising the policy review process. Kindly submit all comments related to the attached policy via email to Ms. Hendrike van Dyk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, 19 December 2025.

Kind regards
Office of the Director: Internal Audit

Dear Colleagues

This communique serves as an invitation for CPUT staff to provide input and comments on the attached draft Policy regarding Non-Audit Services offered by CPUT's external and internal auditors.

Please submit your feedback using tracked changes or the attached feedback form and send it via email to Ms. Hendrike van Dyk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 7 November 2025.

Kind regards
Hendrike van Dyk
Director: Internal Audit

Dear Colleagues

Kindly note that there are two important Legal Services forms for different purposes, namely:

1. The LSC1 form – contract vetting requests

This form must be completed for the request for vetting of contracts and agreements prepared by CPUT Faculties, Departments, Entities, contract owners or contracts officer

[Please note that research related contracts are dealt with by the Technology Transfer and Industrial Linkages and thus are not dealt with or included in the vetting requests to Legal Services].

2. The LSAR 1 form – legal advice requests

This form must be completed when requesting legal advice.

Please note that the processing of any legal services requests will only commence upon receipt of the duly completed LSC1 or LSAR 1 form, as the case may be.  The forms must be completed, signed and submitted with the required supporting documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Kind Regards
Legal Services Department

Dear Colleagues

The Legal Services Department (Legal Services) would like to introduce two important forms, namely the Legal Services Advice Request form (LSAR 1) and the Legal Services Advice Response form (LSAR 2), which were approved by Executive Management for implementation.

The introduction of LSAR 1 and LSAR 2 aims to formalise the process of requesting legal advice, standardise the intake and handling of matters, and ensure proper documentation and accountability in the provision of legal services.

Requests for legal advice must relate to the business and/or interests of the University.

Process to request legal advice:

The Requestor/ End User must submit to Legal Services the following:

1. Duly completed and signed Legal Services Advice Request Form (LSAR 1)
2. The relevant background information and supporting documents.
3. Any other information relevant to the matter.
4. The legal question with a detailed description of the advice being sought.

The LSAR1 form must be completed, signed and submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please note that the advice process will commence only upon receipt of the duly completed and approved LSAR1 form.

To continue being compliant, all staff must adhere to the process outlined above and utilise the LSAR 1 & LSAR 2 forms when requesting legal advice from Legal Services.

Upon consideration of the request, the advice will be issued to the requestor in a duly completed and signed LSAR 2 form.

Herewith, enclosed, please find the two forms.

Kind Regards
Legal Services Department

Dear Staff and Students

Six ceremonies have now taken place in the Autumn Graduation Series which is currently underway. A total of 20 will happen and 9225 graduands will cross the stage to be capped.

We have noticed a trend of graduands trying to “buy” extra tickets for their guests. This is not allowed since it opens a range of issues like over-crowding and the potential of scams. Each graduand is issued with two guest tickets and all events are at capacity so there are no extra tickets available.

We endeavour to make each ceremony special for every guest, please help us maintain the decorum that a graduation requires.

Kind Regards
Marketing and Communication Department

Dear Staff and Students

Our Autumn Graduation ceremonies will be held from 9 to 17 April 2026 and the Marketing and Communication Department is looking for exceptional student success stories.

These may include stories of students who have overcome great odds to succeed, students who have achieved outstanding academic results or other inspirational stories. Stories like parents graduating with their children or siblings or couples graduating together are also worth sharing.

These stories may be shared with local media and could help potential employers to spot our graduates. Lecturers and supervisors are also asked to nominate special students. Write a synopsis of your story or nomination and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and it may be selected for publication. Please also include your contact details, time and date of your ceremony, your picture and your academic department.

All emails should reach us by 24 March 2026.

We look forward to receiving your stories.

Kind Regards
Marketing and Communication Department

Dear Staff and Students

Late on Thursday evening the Vice-Chancellor and a team of his senior staff members met with a group of individuals who blocked roads in the city centre during the State of the Nation Address. Before meeting them, the VC engaged with the Minister of Higher Education and briefed him on the facts of CPUT’s accommodation efforts. The substantive issue being raised by these disgruntled individuals (who identified themselves in media interviews as CPUT students) was accusations that the institution was not providing enough accommodation and evicting them from temporary accommodation.

Despite a large crowd gathering during the Sona address, the team (led by the VC) later processed the group and found that in reality only five were bona fide students requiring accommodation for that evening. The rest of the group quickly dispersed.

A full, evidence-based report on all our undertakings and efforts to assist unaccommodated students since the beginning of the year will be given to Department of Higher Education and Training officials shortly. We will also be conducting a comprehensive internal investigation into which students, who participated in last night’s disruption, are in breach of the institutional Student Code of Conduct. The code says that, “a student shall at all times, where they represent CPUT and can be identified as a CPUT student, whether on campus or not, abstain from all conduct that brings discredit to the image of CPUT, or brings the institution into disrepute.” Breaches to the Student Code of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action from the institutional legal services division and will be treated as a priority.

We appreciate the efforts of student leadership who also assisted us. Discrediting the good name of CPUT affects everyone in our community and devalues the hard work that we are all doing to maintain a reputation as a university of excellence.

Kind Regards
Marketing and Communication Department

Dear Staff and Students

The First Year VC Welcoming Ceremonies planned for the District Six Campus on 10 February and Bellville Campus on 11 February has been postponed. This postponement does not affect any orientation programmes, which continue as planned.

A change in date will be communicated once it becomes available.

Kind Regards
Marketing and Communication Department

Dear Colleagues

As we embark on a new academic year we would like to thank you for adopting the 2025 institutional theme of 20 Years of Growing from Greats.

In 2026 we are shifting our attention to being halfway to the Vision 2030 milestone. As such, we would like to request that all colleagues now refrain from using the Growing From Greats digital corporate stationery. This includes removing the graphic from your email signature, not using the 20 Year logo/tree graphic on any corporate wear or gifting, and refraining from using the 20 year celebration PowerPoint slides/letterheads and 20 year themed corporate stationery.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Kind Regards
Marketing and Communication Department

Dear Staff and Students

Our Summer Graduation will take place on 11 December 2025, and the Marketing and Communication Department is looking for exceptional student success stories.

These may include stories of students who have overcome great odds to succeed, students who have achieved outstanding academic results or other inspirational stories. Stories like parents graduating with their children or siblings or couples graduating together are also worth sharing.

These stories may be shared with local media and could help potential employers to spot our graduates. Lecturers and supervisors are also asked to nominate special students. Write a synopsis of your story or nomination and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and it may be selected for publication. Please also include your contact details, time of your ceremony and your academic department.

All emails should reach us by 1 December 2025.

We look forward to receiving your stories.

Kind Regards
Marketing and Communication Department

Dear Staff and Students

A range of old clips and voice messages are circulating within the CPUT community creating unnecessary anxiety. These clips of protest action are often more than ten years old and in no way reflect the actual situation on campus.

During times of crisis it is critical that we know which information sources to trust. The university communicates with you via a newsflash message to your staff or student email, on our official social media channels or by sending you a SMS. You can spot old and fake information because it is usually shared on Whatsapp and the message will say “forwarded many times”

You can do your bit to protect CPUT’s brand and reputation by refraining from forwarding these messages.

Kind Regards
Marketing and Communication Department

Dear Colleagues

Council, at its meeting held on 14 March 2026, approved the following:

1. Council approved the Internal Audit Strategy: Mid Term Review.
2. Council approved the 2026 Audit Plan.
3. Council approved the Enterprise Risk Management Strategy & Implementation Project Plan 2026.
4. Council approved the Business Continuity Management Project Plan.
5. Council approved the Vision 2030 Environmental, Social and Governance Project Plan 2026 – 2030.
6. Council approved the CPUT Integrated Business Impact Analysis (Bia) Worksheet.
7. Council approved the Business Continuity Management Solution Design [Strategy] Report.
8. Council approved the CPUT Institutional Business Continuity Plan.
9. Council approved the CPUT Crisis Management Plan.
10. Council approved the Non-Audit Services Policy.
11. Council approved the Internal Audit Charter.
12. Council approved the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee Terms of Reference.
13. Council approved the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee Work Plan for 2026.
14. Council approved the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee Self-Assessment Questionnaire.
15. Council approved the Budget Projections 2026.
16. Council approved the Finance Committee Terms of Reference.
17. Council approved the Finance Committee Work Plan for 2026.
18. Council approved the Annual review of the ITGC Terms of Reference.
19. Council approved the IT Governance Committee Work Plan 2026.
20. Council approved the IT Governance Committee Self-Assessment Questionnaire.
21. Council approved the Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference.
22. Council approved the Remuneration Committee Work Plan 2026.
23. Council approved the Remuneration Committee Self-Assessment Questionnaire.
24. Council approved the Physical Planning Committee Terms of Reference.
25. Council approved the Physical Planning Committee Work Plan for 2026.
26. Council approved the Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference.
27. Council approved the Human Resources Committee Work Plan for 2026.
28. Council approved the Performance Leadership and Engagement Policy.
29. Council approved the Governance and Ethics Committee Terms of Reference.
30. Council approved the Governance and Ethics Committee Work Plan for 2026.
31. Council approved the:

A. The advert inviting applications/ nominations from the public for members of Council.
B. The letters (with request for nomination), to be addressed to the Department of Higher Education and Training (obo the Minister responsible for Higher Education); the Premier of the Western Cape Province and the Mayor of the City of Cape Town; Organised Labour and Business represented by the Chamber of Commerce.
C. The Implementation plans to commence nominations of Council members from Senate, the Academic and Administrative and Non-Academic employees, respectively.
D. The Implementation plan to commence the reconstitution of Council.
E. Additional Eligibility Criteria for Council Members.
F. The CPUT Protocol on Assessment of Council Members.

32. Council approved the appointment of Mr I Mapukata to the Student Services Committee of Council (SSC) and the Physical Planning Committee of Council (PPC).
33. Council approved Changes to the Institutional Statute.
34. Council approved the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Policy and GBV Guidelines and Protocols for implementation.
35. Council approved the Student Services Committee Terms of Reference.
36. Council approved the Student Services Committee Work Plan for 2026
37. Council approved the Quality Assurance and Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference.
38. Council approved the Quality Assurance and Risk Management Committee Annual Work Plan.
39. Council approved the Hotel School Management Board (HSMB) Terms of Reference.
40. Council approved the Project Plan on Nomination of Candidates for Honorary Degrees.
41. Council approved the Honorary Degrees Nomination Form.
42. Council approved the Honorary Degrees Award Committee Terms of Reference.
43. Council approved Honorary Degrees Award Committee Annual Work Plan and Governance Report.
44. Council approved the establishment of the Search and Selection Committee for Senior Appointments for the position of Dean – Faculty of Education.
45. Council approved the Report: Annual Disclosure of Interest for Council Members for 2025.
46. Council approved the establishment of the Code of Conduct Committee of Council.
47. Council approved the establishment of a Council Adhoc Committee to evaluate and review the Accommodation Issues experienced at the beginning of 2026.

Issued by: 

Dr PP Masala
Registrar
14 March 2026

Dear Staff and Students

Graduation is one of the most important institutional events during which the University celebrates the academic achievements of its students and staff. We are therefore pleased to announce that the graduation ceremonies will be held from 09 to 17 April 2026 (please see the attached document).

All ceremonies will take place at the CPUT Bellville Campus in the Major Sports Hall.

Students will receive an SMS containing a link to download their graduation invitation letters.

Undergraduate graduands may invite two guests, while Master’s and Doctoral graduands may invite four guests.

Information regarding the collection of academic attire and the provision of graduation photography will also be included in the invitation letter.

Graduands and their guests are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before the ceremony to allow sufficient time for seating.

Kind Regards
Office of the Registrar

Dear Staff and Students

Attached please find a detailed 2026 registration booklet outlining registration-related processes and procedures.

The following information may also be useful:

• Registration-related information: www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/register and www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/postgraduate/register

• General Queries for access to detailed contact details and frequently asked questions and answers: www.cput.ac.za/enquiries

• The CPUT Call Centre is also operational on 021 959 6767, and the official CPUT Facebook page regularly posts updates.

Also note that the attached registration booklet will also be published on the CPUT website link www.cput.ac.za/students/about/registration

Kind regards
Registrar’s Division

Dear Colleagues

Please be reminded that institutional contracts and agreements should be deposited at Records and Archives Management (RAM).

As per the University’s Records and Archives Management Policy, RAM is responsible for retaining the University’s vital records, including all contracts and agreements. The University is required to manage its records in compliance with applicable legislative requirements and industry standards. Non-compliance may expose the University to legal and financial risk. Central retention of vital records forms part of institutional business continuity, risk, and compliance management. 

Academic departments, units, and administrative support departments are requested to contact RAM at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make arrangements to transfer any institutional contracts/agreements (concluded and signed) to RAM.

Kind regards
Office of the Registrar

Dear Staff and Students

Communique on council resolutions

Council, at its meeting held on 22 November 2025, made the following decisions:

1. Council approved the request to amend the 2025 Audit Plan.
2. Council approved the Business Continuity and Sustainability Management Policy.
3. Council approved the Business Continuity and Sustainability Management Procedure.
4. Council approved the 2026 Budget.
5. Council approved:
   1. (a) the in-principle disinvestment of an amount as presented, based on the projections to be conducted in February 2026.
6. 1. (b) the disinvestment of an amount as presented to recoup expenses incurred on infrastructure projects.
7. Council approved the recommended relevant training needs for Council members for 2026 offered by IoDSA.
8. Council approved the revised Policy and Procedure on Nomination, Election and Appointment of Council Members.
9. Council approved the reviewed Student Levy Financial Policy.
10. Council approved the 2024 Annual Research Report.
11. Council approved the Learning and Teaching Assessment Policy.
12. Council approved the 2024 Learning and Teaching Report.
13. Council approved the Rule Amendment for Postgraduate Admission Requirements.
14. Council approved the 2026 General Handbook on Academic and Student Rules and Regulations, including Amendments to the Assessment Rules for Awarding Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude.
15. Council approved the revised Honorary Degrees Award Policy and Procedure.
16. Council approved the 2025 Mid-Term Performance Report.
17. Council approved the Annual Performance Plan (APP) for 2026.

Issued by:
Office of the Registrar
22 November 2025

Dear Staff and Students

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) confirms that it has concluded an assessment into various allegations submitted via email on 28 May 2025.

To ensure independence and fairness, the process was conducted by external advisors with expertise in governance and compliance.

Following a comprehensive review of the information provided, the University Council has adopted the reports prepared which have determined that a number of the allegations are unfounded and not supported by evidence.

As a result, no further action is warranted, and the matter is regarded as closed in respect of those matters.

The assessment identified three matters where action is required by the University and the recommendations in that regard will be implemented.

CPUT remains firmly committed to the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency. The University will continue to strive to ensure that good governance is upheld.

Kind Regards
Office of the Registrar

Dear Staff and Students

Graduation is one of the most important institutional events at which the University celebrates the academic achievements of students and staff. We are therefore pleased to announce that the summer graduation ceremonies will be held on 11 December 2025 as scheduled below: The ceremonies will take place at the Major Sports Hall, CPUT Bellville Campus.

Graduands will receive a link via SMS and Email to download their graduation invitation letters.

Undergraduates can invite two guests, while Master’s and Doctoral graduands are eligible to invite four guests.

Graduation information can be viewed on the link below: https://www.cput.ac.za/students/about/graduation

Arrangements for the collection of academic attire, as well as information regarding graduation photography and graduation tickets, will be included in the invitation letter. Graduands are required to wear CPUT’s official graduation attire. Please note that the attire will be checked prior to entering the ceremony venue and entry may be refused if a graduand is not dressed in the official CPUT graduation attire.

Graduands and guests are kindly encouraged to arrive at least one hour before the start of the ceremony to allow sufficient time for seating.

All graduands are requested to complete the Graduate Destination Survey using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/fW6h5Z6dZ0

The purpose of this survey is to assist the University in gaining a better understanding of our graduates’ post university destinations and career pathways. Your participation is highly valued and will contribute to the improvement of our academic programmes and student support initiatives.

Kind regards
Office of the Registrar

Dear Colleagues

Please be informed of the 2026 Payroll Pay Dates as detailed in the attached schedule.

All payroll-related inputs must be submitted directly to the Payroll Officer responsible for your alpha allocation. The Payroll Officer Allocation List is attached for your reference.

Kind Regards
Payroll Office

Dear Colleagues

1. Procurement is hereby requesting all departments and Units with purchases or projects equal or above R500 000.00 VAT included to complete the attached Procurement Plan and submit on or before the due date: 27 February 2026, to the Manager: Tender and Contracts: Mr Ndikho Macingwane: @ Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

All high value Tenders/ Projects / Purchases envisaged and to be processed in 2026 should be recorded on the Procurement plan for consolidation and planning purposes by Procurement.

Tender Submissions not recorded on the Procurement Plan should be accompanied by a written motivation explaining reasons for non-submission of the project on the circulated Procurement plan.

2. NB: The Procurement Cut-off Date for all Request for Quotations ( RFQ) and Processing of Requisitions (QN) for 2026: 30 November 2026.

Budget Owners to ensure purchases are planned and submitted on time to avoid disappointments as no late requests will be considered.

Enquiries for Procurement matters may be directed to the Manager: Procurement and Stores: Mr Dumisani Ngubane: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Kind regards
Team Procurement

Dear Colleagues

This communique serves as an invitation for CPUT staff to provide input and comments on the attached draft Financial Year 2025 Procurement Processes Cut-off & Procurement Policy Review Schedule & Nominations.

1. Initiation of the Procurement Policy Review:
   Faculties and Departments are hereby requested to nominate  Representatives and submit details of the nominated candidates as per the provided form. All nominees/representatives should be  at Level 7 and above.
   Submissions are due by 09/11/2025.
2. Procurement Processes Cut-off dates:
   Faculties and Departments are hereby notified of the Procurement Processes' closing date for Request for Quotations (RFQs) and Requisitions (QNs) for the financial year 2025.
   Due date for processing 30/11/2025.

Kind regards
Team Procurement

Dear Staff and Students

This notice is to inform you that the Sack’s Circle gate will be closed for pothole repairs from 27 November 2025 until the University closes on 19 December 2025. We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during this period.

Kind regards
Property Services: Maintenance Department

Dear Colleagues

Please find attached the final version of the 2026 Institutional Calendar.

Kind regards
Secretariat

Dear Staff and Students

The Varsity Shield tickets for the CPUT vs Walter Sisulu University of Technology game on 13 March 2026 are on sale via the Cashiers in Bellville/Cape Town/Wellington. If tickets are still available, on Friday, 13 March, they’ll be sold in the Sports Hall. No cash payments, only card machine payments will be accepted on this day.

The tickets cost R30 per person and only 2000 tickets are available. The last rugby game shuttle will depart from various campuses at 17:30 to Bellville Campus, and only ticket holders will be allowed on these shuttles. Entrance to the game will be at the Pentech Station gate. The community is reminded that the gates will open at 17h00 and the match starts at 19h00.

No alcohol is allowed.

Kind regards
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
Division of Student Affairs

Dear Staff and Students

The Varsity Shield tickets for the CPUT vs Sol Plaatje University game on 27 February 2026 are currently on sale via the Cashiers in Bellville/Cape Town/Wellington until Thursday, 26 February 2026. If tickets are still available, they will be sold in the Sports Hall on Friday, 27 February. On this day, only card machine payments will be accepted.
No cash payments will be accepted.

The tickets cost R30 per person, and only 2000 tickets are available. The last rugby game shuttle will depart from various campuses at 17:30 for Bellville Campus, and only ticket holders will be allowed on these shuttles. Entrance to the game will be at the Pentech Station gate.

The community is reminded that the gates open at 17h00 and the match starts at 19h00.

No alcohol is allowed.

Kind regards
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
Division of Student Affairs

Dear Staff and Students

The Varsity Shield tickets for the CPUT vs Nelson Mandela University game on 13 February 2026 will be on sale via the cashiers in Bellville, District Six and Wellington from 12h00 on 11 February 2026.

The tickets cost R30 per person and only 2 000 tickets are available.  Supporter shirts will also be available on sale for R70 (pay at cashiers). The last rugby game shuttle will depart from the various campuses at 15h30 to Bellville Campus and ONLY ticket holders will be allowed on these shuttles. Entrance to the game will be at the Pentech Station gate.

The community is reminded that the gates will open at 15h00 and the match starts at 17h00.

No alcohol is allowed.

Kind Regards
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
Division of Student Affairs

Dear Staff and Students

The Student Life and Residential Services (SLRS) Department wishes to update the CPUT community on the holiday accommodation process for the 2025 academic year.

Applications for holiday accommodation opened on 10 October and closed on 30 October 2025. During this period, we received a total of 3 119 applications from students across all campuses.

In finalising placements, we were guided by the University’s Residence Exit Policy, which stipulates that students are ordinarily housed for a period of ten (10) months aligned to the residence billing cycle (1 February – 24th November).

However, SLRS continues to support students who are required to remain in residences strictly for academic purposes, including:

Work-Integrated Learning, Postgraduate students approved by Faculty Deans and/or CPGS and Graduands participating in the Summer Graduation ceremonies.

We are pleased to inform the community that the following residences have been identified and confirmed for holiday accommodation:

Bellville & Wellington Cluster

• Anglo Residence
• Bliss Huis
• Freedom Square 1 & 2
• Huis Meiring
• Richard Sacco Residence
• District Six & Mowbray Cluster
• Elizabeth Women’s Residence
• St Peter’s Residence

Students who applied and have been recommended by their faculties will receive individual communication via their student email accounts. These messages are being sent out progressively as submissions are verified.

Students who have been placed may move in daily between 08:30 and 22:00.

For any enquiries, please contact the following staff members:

District Six & Mowbray

• Ms Chantal Botes – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Mr Lwazi Ndlabu – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Mr Xolani Jafta – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Mr. Lutho Runeli This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bellville & Wellington

• Mr Fulu Netshidzati - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Ms. Lungile Nsibande - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We thank all students for their patience and cooperation throughout this process. SLRS remains committed to supporting academic success and ensuring a safe and conducive living environment for all students who qualify for holiday accommodation.

Kind regards
Student Life & Residential Services HODs

Dear Staff and Students

The Themed Review Steering Committee Chairperson is pleased to share the second draft of the Themed Review Institutional Self-Evaluation Report as part of CPUT’s participation in the national review process led by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

This review focuses on the Modes of Learning and Teaching Provision and aims to assess how CPUT supports high-quality, inclusive, and flexible learning experiences across all campuses and programmes.

Staff and students are invited to review the report and share constructive comments or suggestions to help strengthen the final version before submission to the CHE on 30 November 2025.

Please send all comments to Dr Siyanda Makaula at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 31 October 2025.

Your participation is vital in ensuring that the report reflects the diverse voices and experiences of the CPUT community.

Kind regards
Chairperson: Themed Review Steering Committee

Dear Staff and Students

Please be informed that the CPUT shuttle services will operate over the coming Easter weekend as follows;

Friday to Monday: 7am to 10am and 3pm to 6pm.

During these periods, the service provider will focus on deploying shuttles based on demand and peak usage.

Kind Regards
Transport Services

Dear Staff and Students

Please be informed that the CPUT shuttle services will operate over the coming weekend as follows:

Operating Hours:

• Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

During these periods, the service provider will focus on deploying shuttles based on demand and peak usage.

Kind regards
Transport Services

Dear Staff and Students

To facilitate the movement of staff and students between campuses for purposes of the registration processes and re-assessments, the Transport Department would like to announce that a limited inter-campus shuttle service will be reinstated from the 13 -25 January 2026 as per the scheduled times below:

Full shuttle operations will recommence on 26 January 2026, in accordance with the University academic calendar, covering inter-campus and off-campus accredited residences.

Only valid student and staff cards will be accepted as means of identification. All staff and students are advised to consistently be in possession of their student cards when making use of the shuttle service.

Kind Regards
CPUT Transport Department

This is a formal notice regarding an unpaid traffic fine associated with CPUT Fleet Vehicle Drivers.

Transport records show there are outstanding fines that have recently been brought to the department's attention through the Source of Notification from Traffic Authorities. According to the CPUT procedure, all traffic infractions committed while operating a CPUT vehicle or during the execution of CPUT responsibilities are solely the responsibility of the drivers.

Immediate attention needed:

• Prompt Payment: Ensure you pay your fines directly to the relevant authorities by the deadline of [12 December 2025].
• Payment Verification: Please submit a copy of the official receipt or proof of payment to the Transport Department by [17 December 2025].

Neglecting to resolve this issue promptly and provide evidence of payment will be considered a serious breach of CPUT protocol and may result in disciplinary action. Please contact the Transport Department Manager at 063 407 6282 for enquiries or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to submit payment documents.

The Transport Department appreciates your dedication to your roles and expects your full cooperation in resolving this matter swiftly and professionally.

Kind regards
Transportation Team

We would like to inform you of significant changes to our bus services, as detailed in the recent Newsflash regarding reductions to shuttle services. The Transport Department will implement these modifications effective 11 December 2025, in order to better align our services with current demand.

The following adjustments will be enacted:

The total number of buses in operation will decrease from ten to seven. This reduction will include the second bus operating from Bellville to Mowbray, the second bus serving the Wellington route, and the St. Peter's bus route to District Six.

The Wellington route will now function with a single bus, departing daily at 6 AM from Wellington to Bellville.

Additionally, the Mowbray bus servicing District Six will now reroute via St. Peter's. The Bellville to Mowbray route is scheduled to begin at 7 AM.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we implement these changes to enhance our service efficiency.

Kind regards
Transportation Team

Dear Staff and Students

Please be informed that, effective 4 December 2025, shuttle services will be diminished. Instead of utilising all contracted buses, only 10 buses will operate on the designated routes.

Shuttle operations will commence at 7am and conclude at 8 PM from December 4, 2025, until the completion of graduation. Post graduation, shuttles will operate hourly from 7am to 6 pm. All long routes traveling will start at 6am.

The service operations will cover the following routes:

1. Wellington 1 
2. Wellington 2
3. Inter Campus1 
4. Inter Campus 2 
5. Bellville to Mowbray 
6. Mowbray to Bellville 
7. District 6 to Mowbray 
8. Krystal to Bellville 
9. EWR TO district 6 
10. St Peters to District 6 

Kind Regards
Transport Service Department

Dear Staff and Students

Kindly take note of the upcoming fleet vehicle auction.

Please be advised that strict access control measures will be in place during the upcoming Auction Event.

• Staff Access:
  All CPUT staff members are required to use the Transport Gate for entry.
  Staff must present their valid CPUT staff card to Security Officers upon arrival for verification and access.
• Public Access:
  Members of the public will only be allowed to enter through the gate next to IDFM/Transport/Procurement.
  No public access will be permitted through the Transport Gate.
• Security Deployment:
  CPS officers will be stationed at both gates to manage and verify access for all entrances.

These measures are implemented to ensure the safety and orderliness of the event. Your cooperation and adherence to the above access arrangements are appreciated. For all enquiries, please contact Henco De Kock on 0714249489 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CPUT BOARDED VEHICLE AUCTION 

CPUT Bellville Campus, Symphony Way, Bellville South, Cape Town, 7530

Viewing: 6 November 2025 | 09:00 – 15:00
Follow this link to get to the auction site inside the Campus: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tci5aRdEW3MQernQA
Register to Bid Here: https://bit.ly/4n6BPxB 

TOP BRANDS UP FOR GRABS! TOYOTA | GWM | NISSAN | FORD | QUANTUM | HI ACE | CONDOR | STALLION | HI LUX & MORE! 

MINIBUS | BAKKIES | SEDANS

40+ Vehicles Must Be Sold!

View Auction Stock Here: https://eliteauctions.co.za/auctions/

Your Chance to Buy Quality Vehicles at Auction Prices — Don’t Miss Out! 

 Registration Requirements:

•  FICA Documents (ID + Proof of Address)
• R10 000 Refundable Deposit

First come, first served — secure your spot at this exclusive auction!

Kind Regards
Transportation Team

Dear Staff and Students

Vice-Chancellor Prof Chris Nhlapo will be travelling abroad on official CPUT related business from 18 to 29 April. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Marshall Sheldon will be Acting-Vice-Chancellor during this period.

Kind Regards
Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Dear Staff and Students

Welcome to Term Two. I hope you are refreshed and ready for the weeks ahead.

If you are a student, I trust you have reflected on your progress in Term One and use that insight to strengthen your study habits, time management, and engagement in class. If you are experiencing challenges, please acknowledge them early and make use of the academic, wellness, and support services available to you.

To our colleagues who work steadily every day to create an environment in which teaching, learning, research, and service can thrive. The hard work is evident as we navigate our beautiful campuses and see how your commitment makes us the best University of Technology in the country.

The weekend we observed Human Rights Day, which reminds us that human dignity, equality, and freedom are not abstracts, rather they are ideals that must be realised in daily life. The right to basic education is enshrined in our Constitution, and it remains one of the most powerful pathways to opportunity. Let us not take for granted the privilege and responsibility of learning, teaching, and supporting one another at CPUT, while many young people still face barriers to accessing quality education

As we embark on Term Two, I encourage each of you to set clear intentions for the months ahead, like improving assessment results, completing key projects, advancing research, or strengthening the systems that enable excellence. Investing in your future self always pays dividends.

Kind regards
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo

Dear Students

We are little over a month away from the blockbuster Summer Graduation which will see roughly 555 students cross the stage and graduate in one day. CPUT graduation ceremonies have won awards in the higher education sector for how exemplary, creative and innovative they are. Whether it is your chance this year, or in the coming few years, we know that it will be an unforgettable experience.

CPUT will also end the year on a special note as we install our third Chancellor, Prof Brian Figaji in December. While a university Chancellor is largely a ceremonial role, Prof Figaji’s knowledge of the administrative and academic responsibilities of the university will enrich his oversight role and we look forward to officially welcoming him on board soon.

As you can see there is much to look forward to, and ending this year on a high note is the focus of all departments, faculties and units at CPUT.

Kind Regards
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo