Contributors: Thula Zondi | Margo le Roux | Pascale Du Toit
The Social Employment Fund (SEF) is helping bridge South Africa’s digital divide by combining meaningful work opportunities with digital skills development, connectivity, and access to technology. Through its network of Strategic Implementing Partners, the programme is equipping participants with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in a digital economy while supporting community development across sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, community safety, and the creative industries.
From community Wi-Fi networks and digital mapping initiatives to digital health screenings and online learning platforms, the SEF is demonstrating how technology can create pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and social impact. By placing digital inclusion at the centre of social employment, the programme is building a scalable model for empowering communities and enabling broader participation in South Africa’s economic future.
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Fighting the fight for women’s rights (North West)
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Rugby scores a try for youth (Gauteng)
Introduction Established in 2011, The Eye of the Tiger Rugby Academy is a show of hope and transformation within the rugby community of Johannesburg. This non-profit organisation, a proud partner of Afrika Tikkun Services (ATS) under the Social Employment Fund (SEF)...
Collaboration that provides employment and social upliftment
Introduction In 2022, Brownie Points, a dedicated social upliftment organisation, initiated The Good Economy project, a collaborative effort involving ten foundations and charitable organisations. The primary objective was to create employment opportunities and foster...