The registration queues have steadily given way to confirmed enrolments, clear evidence of an Institution ready for its new academic year. With almost all academic programmes now full, the Deputy Registrar, Zolisa Gqamane, has advised that the “Apply Now” option on the CAO website be removed to prevent further applications for the first semester of the 2026 academic year. This milestone signals the strength of the University’s academic offerings and the confidence that prospective students place in the Institution.
Behind this successful intake lies a seamless, well-coordinated registration process driven by the dedication of multiple business units working in unison. From Admissions, Finance, Financial Aid, Student Administration, ICT, Student Support Services, to Protection Services and Marketing and Communications, each unit played a critical role in ensuring processes flowed efficiently, and students received care and support promptly. Central to this success was the visible, hands-on leadership of Dr Anette Mienie, the Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal, and her executive team. Throughout the registration period, they listened, engaged, and resolved challenges in real time. Their problem-solving approach and accessibility not only removed bottlenecks, but also reassured students and parents that the Institution’s leadership was fully invested in their experience.
This collective effort reflects that MUT is now on the road to IGNITE 2030; ‘mastery’ at its best. ‘Mastery’ is represented on values as the first “M” in the MY-MUT. The selectors’ and peer helpers’ hard work did not go unnoticed; each went the extra mile to reduce bottlenecks despite, on-the-ground structural challenges.