Building doors for those still waiting outside.
I run Astute Tech Foundation, JobLaunchSA, Qala Recruitment, NETCAFE Tech, Kasi Pulse, Virtual Spaza, Flow Creator Lab, NPO Hub, FITTED, and SafeRide — building tech ecosystems in South Africa's townships, one problem at a time.
A founder who grew up in the township, taught himself from borrowed magazines, and turned that hunger into multiple ventures solving real community problems.
Read the full story →Each venture started the same way — with a real problem in front of me, and the question: If not me, then who?
A nonprofit bridging the digital divide — refurbishing donated devices, teaching digital literacy, and creating pathways into the tech economy for underserved communities. NPO 279-893 · PBO 930085805 · B-BBEE Level 1.
Learn more → ● Live · PlatformA job portal built specifically for South African youth and entry-level job seekers. Real listings. Simple process. No exploitation of people looking for their first break.
Learn more → ● Live · RecruitmentA recruitment and marketing agency for the East Rand. Free job simulations for entry-level and team leader roles, verifiable certificates, and referrals to stores that are hiring — plus tested candidates and mystery shopping for store owners.
Visit site → ● Live · CommunityYour community tech partner in Etwatwa, Daveyton. Affordable refurbished laptops, printing, CV drafting, business registration, web and graphic design — all in one shop on Mabuya Street.
Learn more → ● Live · StoreTakealot and Amazon deals without the subscriptions. Order through us for a flat R80 fee, pay by EFT or cash, and collect at the shop in Etwatwa.
Visit site → ● Live · DirectoryThe township business directory for Etwatwa and Daveyton. 200+ local businesses across 40+ categories — searchable, on the map, verified where it matters. Because the kasi economy has always been there. Now you can find it.
Learn more → ● Live · DeliveryGroceries and Clicks, shopped and delivered in Etwatwa. Compare prices across Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer and Clicks, send your list on WhatsApp, and a local shopper buys and delivers it — with Spaza Dash runners handling the last mile.
Visit site → ● Live · PlatformA creator–brand partnership platform built for township talent. Vetted creators, real brand deals, and a transparent 70/30 revenue split — co-founded with founding creator Siphesihle Rams.
Learn more → ● Live · PlatformA standalone platform for township-based NPOs in Etwatwa and Daveyton — an NPO directory, a community needs board, structured pathways to registration, and WhatsApp-gated intake. An Astute Tech Foundation initiative.
Learn more → ○ Building · 2026Clothes that fit you, not the mannequin. A small, curated range shown on real wearers with their height and size, tailored to your measurements before it's delivered.
Visit site → ○ Building · 2026Safer rides, stronger communities. A free, nonprofit community PWA connecting South African commuters with vetted, trusted drivers — with dedicated protection for children, elders, women, and night shift workers.
Learn more → ○ Building · In progressA JSE investment PWA for everyday South Africans — live market data, AI-powered plain-language guidance, and pricing built for real people at R49/month. Core build complete, refining ahead of launch.
Learn more →I'm always looking for people who want to build alongside me — whether you bring deep skills, fresh energy, or just a willingness to roll up your sleeves and figure things out. Volunteers, partners, and contributors all welcome.