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A wave of celebration fills the air as the Central University of Technology’s (CUT) newest captains prepare to sail into their futures. With certificates in hand and hope in their hearts, the CUT Class of 2025 steps forward into new horizons guided by resilience inspired by possibility and propelled by the values shaped during their journey at the CUT. PHOTOS: Supplied
Celebrating academic excellence The 2026 Autumn Graduation season of the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), set sail for a wonderful journey of exploring and celebrating academic excellence. The graduation season
Vice-chancellor and principal of the CUT, Prof. Pamela Dube.
started on Thursday 19 March in the Multipurpose Hall at the Welkom campus and concluded on Thursday 26 March at the Boet Troskie Hall at the Bloemfontein campus. During this season, the CUT awarded a remarkable 3 970 degrees, diplomas, and certificates, with 3 248 of those from the Bloemfontein campus and 722 from the Welkom Campus. Among these achievements are 28 doctoral degrees and 65 master’s degrees. As she was addressing the newly capped graduates, Prof. Pamela Dube, vice-chancellor and
principal of the CUT, highlighted that these numbers are not merely statistics. They represent the number of transformed lives, the number of families that have been uplifted, and futures that have been reimagined. All made possible with a proactive approach to transformative education. “Each of these graduates represents courage, perseverance, and the triumph of possibility over limitation. “Their success affirms that when barriers are removed and support systems are strengthened, excellence can flourish in every individual.
“As a university, we are immensely proud of this milestone, which reflects not only personal victories but also institutional progress toward equity, dignity, and social justice. “To each graduate: your qualification was earned through discipline, resilience, and sacrifice. “Congratulations. You have made your families, your communities, and your university immensely proud,” said Dube to the crowd. She added that the graduates join a powerful global community of the CUT alumni.
“Wherever life takes you, you remain ambassadors of this institution. “Carry the CUT name with integrity. Open doors for those who will follow. Return to mentor, collaborate, and contribute. “Your success is our success, and our future is strengthened by your continued engagement. “As you embark on this new chapter, may you carry with you a deep understanding of the responsibility you bear to contribute to your families, the growth of your communities, the prosperity of our nation, and the advancement of humanity,” she concluded.
The chancellor of the CUT, Dr Vincent Maphai, at the 2026 Autumn graduation.
“As we release you into the world, carry the CUT name with integrity. Open doors for those who will follow, return to mentor, collaborate, and contribute. Your success is our success, and our future is strengthened by your continued engagement. As you embark on this new chapter, may you carry with you a deep understanding of the responsibility you bear to contribute to your families, the growth of your communities, the prosperity of our nation, and the advancement of humanity.” - Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof. Pamela Dube. 2X8CUT1-BX020426