FROM THE CLASSROOM TO CODE: How a Soweto coding club is igniting young minds
By Sitha Maliwa:
In a modest classroom in Soweto, a quiet revolution is unfolding - one line of code at a time. For too long, digital education has remained out of reach for many learners in South Africa’s under-resourced schools. In a world rapidly shaped by technology, access to reliable internet, modern devices, and structured digital programmes is still a luxury. Yet, thanks to a bold new initiative, the future is beginning to look very different for thousands of young learners.
Enter the Vuma Schools Coders Club - a 10-week programme launched through a powerful partnership between fibre network provider Vuma and the non-profit GirlCode. Focused on bridging the digital divide, the initiative is giving learners from Zola Primary in Soweto and Mthimkhulu Primary...