Shoprite Foundation and DBSA Launch Robotics Lab at Siyifunile Secondary School in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
The Shoprite Foundation and DBSA launched a robotics laboratory at Siyifunile Secondary School in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. The lab aims to enhance digital literacy and robotics skills among pupils, especially those who may not excel in traditional academics. The initiative seeks to reduce dropout rates and improve career prospects for students in underserved communities. The program focuses on grades 8 and 9 and is part of a broader strategy to expand digital education access across South Africa.
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The Shoprite Foundation and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) launched a robotics lab at Siyifunile Secondary School in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. The lab aims to enhance digital literacy and robotics skills for pupils, particularly those with technical abilities.
The initiative, revived after initial support from Exxaro in 2021, focuses on grades 8 and 9. It seeks to reduce dropout rates and open new career paths. The program is part of a broader strategy to expand access to digital education in underserved communities across South Africa, with previous rollouts in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.
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