10 South African Entrepreneurs Revolutionizing The Education Sector
10 South African Entrepreneurs Revolutionizing The Education Sector. The South African education sector has transformed a lot over the past few years, technology has made entrepreneurs to be innovative and come up with solutions that provide ease of access to educational products. These entrepreneurs are leveraging technology, innovative teaching methods, and accessible education models to transform the education landscape in South Africa, making quality education more accessible and effective for all learners.
Rapelang Rabana
Rapelang Rabana is the founder of Rekindle Learning. Rekindle Learning offers mobile and computer-based learning solutions that adapt to the user’s pace and understanding, providing a personalized learning experience. Rapelang Rabana is also known for her involvement in Yeigo Communications, one of South Africa’s first free VoIP mobile services.
Stacey Brewer
Stacey Brewer is the co-founder of SPARK Schools. SPARK Schools is a network of low-cost private schools that provide high-quality education using a blended learning model, combining traditional teaching methods with technology to enhance learning outcomes.
Luvuyo Rani
Luvuyo Rani is the co-founder of Silulo Ulutho Technologies. Silulo Ulutho Technologies offers affordable IT services and training in townships and rural areas, providing access to technology and skills development that can transform educational opportunities for underprivileged communities.
Kobus Louw
Kobus Louw is the founder of Digemy. Digemy is a modern, gamified e-learning solution that uses complex algorithms to assess and close knowledge gaps, and provides a tailored and accelerated learning journey for each user.
Taddy Blecher
Taddy Blecher is the CEO of Maharishi Institute. The Maharishi Institute provides free university education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Taddy Blecher is also involved in the Community and Individual Development Association (CIDA) City Campus, which offers low-cost higher education.
Dacod Magagula
Dacod Magagula is the co-founder of FoondaMate, it enables students with poor internet access and low quality phones to use the internet to study. The company is building chatbots that bring the internet to messaging applications that students already use like WhatsApp and Facebook messenger, for the 300M+ students currently unable to use the internet to study.
Siyabulela Bomvu
Siyabulela Bomvu is the co-founder of Smartpozi, the platform is a digital directory that connects qualified teachers with students who require academic support. Leveraging off the internet and technology, the digital platform enables teachers to promote their services and boost their income by connecting them to students who require further academic assistance. Smartpozi has several options available to learners and includes online, telephonic, or face-to-face lessons.
Tracey Chambers
Tracey Chambers is the founder and CEO of Grow ECD. Tracey is a Social Entrepreneur who started out her professional life as a Chartered Accountant. She has 30 years’ experience in the corporate and social-impact sector and is passionate about poverty eradication, early learning and micro-enterprise business models.
Gabi Immelman
Gabi Immelman is the founder and CEO of Mindjoy. Mindjoy provides an operating system for classroom learning, equipping educators with tools to transform lessons into practical tech projects, encouraging student curiosity. The platform supports STEM teachers in adopting innovative teaching approaches.
Tshegofatso Dludla
Tshegofatso Dladla is the CEO of RoboSTEAM. RoboSTEAM specialises in teaching coding and robotics to primary school learners, providing training for teachers on integrating these skills into any classroom.
