South Africa has a digital skills gap. Young people in rural and previously disadvantaged communities often finish school without basic computer skills. This limits their employment options. Legae ICT & Business Hub works to close that gap.
Based in Gauteng, Legae ICT runs ICT education and entrepreneurial programs for South African youth, including young people with disabilities. The goal is direct: give young people the skills they need to participate in the digital economy.
What Does Legae ICT Do?
Legae ICT provides structured, hands-on training across four main areas. The organization focuses on ICT education, entrepreneurial development, inclusive programs for youth with disabilities, and community outreach. Each program targets a specific gap in access to digital education.
The training covers basic computer skills, coding, online safety, and business development. Legae ICT partners with local schools and community organizations to bring training directly into underserved areas, rather than expecting learners to travel to them.
Why Digital Skills Matter for South African Youth
South Africa’s unemployment rate sits above 32%, with youth unemployment exceeding 60% in some provinces. Many of these young people lack access to the digital tools that employers now require as a baseline. A young person without computer literacy is effectively excluded from a large portion of the job market.
Digital skills change that. Learning to code, use software, or manage an online business opens doors that were previously closed. Legae ICT’s programs are built around this reality.
Who Does Legae ICT Serve?
Legae ICT focuses on youth from rural and previously disadvantaged communities. This includes learners at farm schools, community centers, and institutions with limited access to technology. The organization also runs dedicated programs for young people with disabilities, using adaptive materials and supportive learning environments.
The emphasis on inclusion is deliberate. Legae ICT operates on the principle that digital education belongs to every young South African, regardless of geography, background, or ability.
How Legae ICT Delivers Its Programs
Legae ICT works through partnerships. By collaborating with organizations like Kids Coding Academy and partnering with schools such as Tarlton Primary Farm School and Bosele Primary School, the organization extends its reach into communities that formal education systems often miss.
Programs are delivered directly at schools and community centers. This removes barriers like transport costs and unfamiliar environments, which often prevent rural learners from accessing training.
How to Get Involved
If you want to support Legae ICT’s work, there are three options. You can volunteer your skills, make a financial donation, or follow the organization on social media to share their mission. Every form of support contributes to expanding digital access for South African youth.
Visit legaeict.org to learn more or get involved.
