22/06/2026
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! 👏🎉
