University of Pretoria - TuksAlumni

14/10/2026

Celebrating our Tuks alumni making a difference! UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Francis Petersen recently hosted a luncheon celebrating the UP-affiliated honourees recognised in the 2026 Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list.

The gathering recognised their achievements and contributions to their respective fields and communities. It also offered an opportunity for alumni to connect, share experiences and inspire one another.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/IM5u50ZXv5q

14/10/2026

Hats off to our latest guest! Lennox might need a moment…

UP alumna and entrepreneur Michelle Mokone joins host Lennox Wasara to share how she and her sister built Mo’s Crib from a market stall into a homeware brand working with major retailers in South Africa and abroad.

From her student hustle to the relationships behind the business, she shares lessons on growing a brand – and finding momentum when things get tough.

🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube, or listen on your favourite podcast app, and subscribe while you’re there! Find it via the link in our bio.

09/10/2026

As we wrap up the Varsity Football season, a big thank you to all our Tuks alumni who joined us at the Tuks Alumni Fan Zone! 💙

Your support, cheers and enthusiasm brought the Fan Zone to life and made every match day memorable.

We look forward to welcoming you back next season with even more energy and Tuks spirit!

07/10/2026

How can a business make a difference in its employees’ everyday lives?

In the latest episode of the , UP alumna Michelle Mokone, co-founder of Mo’s Crib, shares how her approach to leadership takes account of the responsibilities people carry beyond the workplace.

From support with everyday costs to time for personal commitments, she explains the practical choices behind the company’s commitment to employee well-being. Full episode available at www.up.ac.za/alumni/podcasts, on YouTube, or on your favourite podcast app.

29/09/2026

New out now!

How do you take a proudly South African business from local roots to the international stage?

Ahead of International Podcast Day tomorrow, UP alumna and entrepreneur Michelle Mokone joins host Lennox Wasara to talk about building Mo’s Crib, turning recycled PVC piping into homeware, working with skilled artisans, and growing a brand that now works with major retailers in South Africa and abroad.

🎙️ Catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/0yVG2gJqv_I

23/09/2026

Meet Michelle Mokone, our next guest – on an episode out Tuesday 29 September!

The UP alumna, entrepreneur and co-founder of Mo’s Crib shares insights on:

* Building a global homeware business from local roots.
* Turning recycled PVC piping into stylish homeware.
* Working with skilled artisans to build an international brand.

Stream the new episode next Tuesday!

17/09/2026

CAN YOU GUESS WHO'S NEXT? 👀

Our next guest is a UP alumna who turned a creative side hustle into an internationally recognised business.

💠 Agricultural Economics graduate
💠 Co-founder of a proudly South African homeware brand
💠 Transforms discarded PVC piping into stylish, sustainable products
💠 Products sold locally and internationally
💠 Also co-founded a sneaker-laundry business

Any guesses? Catch the guest reveal soon and tune in on 29 September for the new episode. Listen to previous episodes: www.up.ac.za/alumni/podcasts

Learn from leading alumni and friends of the University of Pretoria (UP) on this podcast. From titans of business to innovators in science and the humanities, prominent voices from the UP family across disciplines describe where their journey has taken them since their time at Tuks – and they offe...

16/09/2026

Would an aesthetic doctor approve of your skincare routine?

In this light-hearted outtake, host Lennox Wasara puts his skincare products in front of UP alumna Dr Karishma Ramdev for an expert rating – and gets her take on the products he uses.

It’s a fun look at skincare, but also a chance to hear practical insights from an aesthetic doctor about the products we use every day. Catch the latest episode on YouTube or your favourite podcast app.

07/09/2026

A glimpse into the Tuks Alumni Fan Zone during the Tshwane Derby.

Join us this Friday and enter our competition on UP Alumni Connect for your chance to WIN tickets and bring a +1.

Sign up or download the UP Alumni Connect platform and head to the Events Board to enter: https://upalumniconnect.com/events