Africa's Talking Joburg

26/08/2025

, , and anyone curious about where tech is headed this is your space.

Every month we grow the circle, share ideas, swap stories, and spark collaborations that outlive the event. Whether you’re coding, building, pitching, or just exploring, Tech Talk is where you plug in.

Let’s make the circle ⭕ bigger.

🗓 Thursday, 28 August 2025
📍Tshimologong Precinct
🕓16:30 – 18:00
🎟 Free RSVP : https://bit.ly/3DyTIEu



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02/08/2025

25/07/2025

This Last Thursday of the Month!

📍 Tshimologong Precinct
📅 31 July | 🕓 16:30 – 18:30

Join us as we explore Skills & Solutions for Growth wiWe Think Code_de_de_ – Building Africa’s next-gen developersLemi App App – The all-in-one business growth platform

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3DyTIEu

Make the circle bigger,don’t miss out!
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Geekulcha

03/07/2025

Here is a recap and the full video is on the Tshimologong Precinct YouTube page

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Simodisa Association
The JSE Group

03/07/2025

Empowering the Next Gen: Tech Talk: Youth Month Edition Recap!

We're still buzzing from an electrifying session of Tech Talk: Youth Month Edition in Joburg! 🌟 A huge thank you to our phenomenal panelists:

Phumzile Chifunyise
Welcome Ndwamato Manyanya
Cleola Kunene

They brought the heat with their expertise on youth-led innovation, policy, and building global businesses from South Africa! 🇿🇦

The energy was palpable, and the insights were invaluable. We're all about empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders, and this session was the perfect example of that in action. 💡

Key Takeaways:

Youth-led innovation can drive real change
Policy plays a crucial role in shaping the future
Building global businesses from SA is possible and thriving

Huge thanks to our partners:

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand
Geekulcha
Africa's TalkThe JSE Grouproup

Let's keep the momentum going! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. What inspires you about youth-led innovation? 🤔

26/06/2025

Couldn’t join us for the session? Worry Not!!

You can stream the session here: https://shorturl.at/MZ0LU

23/06/2025

📣 Official Speaker Announcement | Startup Act Policy Roadshow x Tshimologong

We’re excited to officially introduce the speakers joining us for this Youth Month edition — and trust us, these are voices that understand, represent, and advocate for youth-led innovators navigating the real challenges of building in South Africa.

Not just a roadshow — it’s a takeover. Real talk. Real people. Real policy moves.

Heres what the Lineup looks like:

🎤 Phumzile Chifunyise | Managing Director, SiMODiSA & Secretariat, SA Startup Act Movement
Unpacking the SA Startup Act’s objectives, policy reforms, and what it means for youth-led businesses. Phumzile will spotlight advocacy wins, the Digital Nomad Visa, tax reforms, and why founder voices must lead policy conversations.

Welcome Nndwamato Manyanya | Entrepreneur, Innovator, Founder of I-N-TECH
Serial entrepreneur, 4-time patent holder, and two-time business exit success. Welcome’s about market access for youth innovators — breaking barriers, scaling ideas, and turning hustle into sustainable business.

Cleola Kunene | Head of SME Development, JSE
Award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and Africa’s boldest small business growth coach. Cleola will unpack how young entrepreneurs can secure local and global market access, scale beyond SA, and land in rooms that matter. If you want to build something borderless, this is your speaker.

💡 Plus: “From Classroom to Markets” Innovator Pitches, Networking & Dinner, and the Startup & Policy Wall, this event is where you need to be.

📅 26 June 2025 |16:00 – 18:30| Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct
🔥 It’s Youth Month, and this space belongs to you. Don’t miss it, RSVP Now : https://forms.gle/3nLhLyYkc8nKVjJb7



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Simodisa Association

19/06/2025

Tech Talk: Youth Month Edition

We’re back on Thursday, 26 June at Tshimologong and this one’s bringing the heat.

Join us for a high-impact session with voices shaping the future of youth-led innovation in SA:

🎤 Phumzile Chifunyise
MD at SiMODiSA & SA Startup Act Secretariat
Talking policy wins, tax reform, and why youth founders must lead.

🎤 Welcome Ndwamato Manyanya
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Founder of I-N-TECH
From patents to exits, unlocking real market access for youth.

🎤 Cleola Kunene
Head of SME Development at JSE
How young entrepreneurs can scale globally and land in rooms that count.

📍 Tshimologong Precinct
🕓 16:00 – 18:30
📅 Thursday, 26 June 2025

This one’s for the builders.
🔗 RSVP HERE: https://shorturl.at/dkFY1



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Tshimologong Precinct
Africa's Talking

18/06/2025

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Here’s what you and your startup need to qualify:
- Your company must be at least 51% South African-owned.
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Ready to take your startup global?
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30/05/2025

⚡We were served⚡
By the best Mixology Thabiso

💫Mr Tinyiko and his team gave us the best hotdogs🌭


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30/05/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to Tech Talk Joburg Community! 🙏

We're overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible turnout and engaging discussions at our latest meetup! 🤩 A huge thank you to Xolile, the founder of CarPark Payments, for sharing his inspiring journey of building an app from scratch and overcoming challenges along the way. 💪

What We Learned 📚

- The importance of perseverance and adaptability in entrepreneurship
- The value of community support and collaboration
- Insights into the parking payment industry and future trends

Breakout Session Takeaways 🤝

- We got to know each other better and shared our goals for the next 30 days
- We discussed our current projects and initiatives
- We practiced social capital by supporting each other's endeavors

Special Thanks to Our Hosts and Contributors 🙏

- Xolile and CarPark Payments for sharing their story and expertise
- Our community members for their active participation and engagement
- The talented mixologists for serving us delicious drinks
- And a special shoutout to our community member who treated us to tasty hot dogs! 🍴

The Future is Bright 🌟

As our community continues to grow, we're excited to see the impact we'll make together. Stay tuned for more events, collaborations, and initiatives! 📅

Join the Conversation 💬

Share your thoughts and experiences with us on social media using [ ]. Let's keep the momentum going and support each other's endeavors! 🤝

Thank you again to everyone who made this event a success.

20/05/2025

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We are calling ambitious graduates to level up their coding skills through a 12-month, high-intensity software development internship programme.

Get hands-on experience in:

- Java, JavaScript, React, TypeScript
- Springboot, RESTful APIs, MySQL
- Cloud Computing, Git & GitHub
- Agile Methodologies and more!

Applications Close: Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
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