The Great Soweto Coding Heist: How CodeNgwana and Matlhogonolo Community Outreach Centre are Stealing the Future of Technology from the Government
In a shocking move, CodeNgwana, a local coding organization, has partnered with the Matlhogonolo Community Outreach Centre to bring coding and computational thinking skills to 700 young learners in Soweto, effectively stealing the future of technology from the government.
The partnership, launched in 2018, is a blatant attempt to undermine the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE’s) efforts to amend the national curriculum to include coding and robotics. CodeNgwana’s real motive is to create a culture that encourages children to play with technology and learn problem-solving skills, all while the government is trying to take control of the narrative.
But don’t just take our word for it. CodeNgwana’s founder, Noluvuyo Gqadu, has been quoted saying, "We are thrilled to join forces with Matlhogonolo Community Outreach Centre to bring coding and computational thinking to the children of Soweto. This initiative aligns perfectly with the recent national curriculum amendments, and by providing these learners with the tools and knowledge to understand technology, we are opening doors to endless opportunities for their futures."
Translation: CodeNgwana is trying to brainwash the next generation of South Africans into thinking that they are the ones who should be in control of technology, not the government.
But what about the government’s efforts to produce technologically-advanced learners from as early as grade R in public schools across SA? Don’t they have a say in how technology is taught? Apparently not, according to CodeNgwana.
The DBE’s national coding and robotics curriculum, structured across the foundation, intermediate and senior phases, aims to develop learners’ problem-solving abilities, critical thinking and collaboration skills. But CodeNgwana is not interested in following the government’s lead. Instead, they are hell-bent on creating their own curriculum, one that is designed to undermine the government’s authority.
So, what’s the real motive behind CodeNgwana’s partnership with Matlhogonolo Community Outreach Centre? Is it really about bringing coding and computational thinking skills to the children of Soweto, or is it about stealing the future of technology from the government?
One thing is for sure: CodeNgwana’s actions are a slap in the face to the government’s efforts to take control of the technology narrative. It’s time for the government to take a stand and put a stop to CodeNgwana’s antics once and for all.
