by Hanleigh Daniels | Feb 26, 2026 | features, news |
South Africa faces a crisis in its foundational schooling years. A 2023 report shows that 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language and, by Grade 6, almost 70% of learners still have not developed grade-level reading skills. The implications...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Feb 20, 2026 | news |
The Huawei Developer Competition, Code4Mzanzi, has kicked off in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development and various academic institutions, including the University of Cape Town, the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria, and the...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Feb 13, 2026 | news |
WeThinkCode_, Africa’s leading tuition-free tech academy, today announced the launch of its Generative AI Non-Technical Course. This hands-on, beginner-friendly programme is designed to upskill professionals across industries in practical AI literacy. This launch...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Jan 29, 2026 | news |
South Africa has officially made coding a school subject. On paper, this is a bold step toward a digital future. In reality, it has exposed one of the most uncomfortable gaps in our education system. Policy has moved faster than schools can follow. This is according...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Jan 8, 2026 | news |
WeThinkCode_ today announced the next evolution in its leadership structure as it enters its second decade. Nyari Samushonga, CEO since 2019, will transition to Executive Chairperson of the Board effective 1 January 2026. Ashmita Singh, a versatile executive with...
