The Hlanganani Midday Show host Mvelo Hadebe had an interview with Dr Mutanga

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Mvelo Hadebe was joined by Dr. M.B. Mutanga from the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) during Open Access Week. Her discussion focused on “Open Access in Practice: MUT Scholars’ Perspective.”

Dr. Mutanga shared insights into how MUT scholars are engaging with Open Access publishing, highlighting its benefits in improving research visibility, collaboration, and impact. He also discussed the challenges faced by researchers, such as limited awareness and access to publishing resources.
He emphasized the importance of institutional support, capacity building, and researcher involvement in strengthening Open Access practices at MUT, encouraging academics to fully embrace open knowledge sharing.
20 Oct 2025 5AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Relationships

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