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To bridge this massive exposure gap, Monewa Matlwa founded Young Aspiring Thinkers, a digital career development platform that transforms student interests into clear career pathways.

The spark for IncludEDU began with a critical challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. A special needs institution urgently needed a way to support its students remotely using technology.

Research indicated that children achieve significantly better foundational outcomes when they begin learning in their home language.

Khanyisa’s upcoming EdTech solution, called Hope, will provide an educational plan and tracking tool for children with diverse learning needs.

As an educator, Kabelo experiences firsthand how hours of marking took away what mattered most: teaching. When he couldn’t find a tool to ease this burden, he built one himself.

To empower the children of Zululand who have intellectual disability to function as active, participating members of local communities.

The rollout of an EdTech pilot programme is often measured by visible signals. Thousands of tablets deployed. Active user dashboards trending upward. "Time-on-app" statistics climbing.

For decades, global education discussions have focused on the “leak”, where students drop out of formal schooling or leave without the skills needed for today’s workforce.

South Africa’s education system faces ongoing challenges, including low matric pass rates, uneven work readiness, and difficult transitions into tertiary study and employment.

Leva Foundation's Tangible Africa offers offline group games for real classrooms. Accessible, intentional, and screen-free EdTech.

Since 2023, the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, delivered by Injini, has accelerated 36 South African companies redefining the future of learning.

Through the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2026, he is building Dalza, is designed to support children with special needs by helping parents, teachers, and specialists.

As part of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2026, Advantage Learn is working to make learning more accessible and reliable for students who need it most.

Injini’s 2026 EdTech Fellowship cohort focuses on inclusion. Ten ventures received R1M each to scale assistive tech, rural access, and AI tools, ensuring no African learner is left behind.

This blog profiles Grade 6 teacher Tamsin Carelse, who uses ICT and creative innovation to modernize South Africa's CAPS curriculum, transforming lessons into immersive experiences for students.

Injini has launched the African EdTech Product Map, an interactive directory of 70+ vetted startups designed to centralize and showcase innovation across the continent. This public resource aims to re

Thorne Fisher’s empathetic teaching at Bridgetown High bridges resource gaps, fostering resilience and connection to help students thrive against odds.

Shaping the future at Annie’s Ark: How dedicated teachers and EdTech tools are helping South African preschoolers reach vital milestones.