What June Taught Us About the Work Still Ahead
Chanél Oldfield CAPACITI’s Chief Executive reflects on Youth Month 2026, the hard question isn’t whether South Africa’s system is failing young people. It’s who takes responsibility for fixing it, and what that will actually cost.
CAPACITI is Changing the Youth Unemployment Narrative
South Africa does not need another report on youth unemployment. It needs clear evidence that a different outcome is possible. That evidence already exists.
Building Hazyview’s Tech Economy from the ground up
For years, the brilliant young minds of Hazyview faced a heartbreaking choice: leave their families to chase tech careers in the city or stay behind with limited opportunities. Today, that narrative is changing. Through a powerful partnership between CAPACITI and the Good Work Foundation, a digital revolution has taken root. Discover how the “Impact @ Source” model is keeping talent home, fueling the local BPO sector, and transforming Hazyview into a thriving tech hub.
Young tech talent that turned an opportunity into a national win
Meet the champions. The incredible CAPACITI team who coded, collaborated, and conquered the 2nd Annual AfriHack Connect Hackathon to take home First Place. CAPACITI’s victory at the 2nd Annual AfriHack Connect Hackathon over top institutions like the University of Johannesburg, CPUT, and WeThinkCode is a celebration of what can happen when young South Africans are given access to quality digital skills […]
Building Tomorrow’s Talent Pipelines
When industry demand meets strategic alignment, pathways become pipelines. Ardagh and EXL, joint winners of the Innovation in Employability Award, have partnered with CAPACITI to design accelerated talent pathways that fuel a global IT Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Cape Town. Explore how this repeatable model is turning bold ideas into a scalable reality for South Africa’s digital economy.
When Agility Becomes Impact
Small team, big impact. In a sector that often equates scale with success, Big Beard Web Solutions is proving that a nimble business can be a powerhouse for growth. As the winner of the Emerging Partner Excellence Award, Big Beard has shown how putting people at the center of performance accelerates careers and strengthens the entire digital ecosystem. Discover how their commitment is setting a new standard for developing young talent.
A Partnership That Moves Talent Forward
Some partnerships accelerate everything they touch. As we celebrate our inaugural Catalyst Award winners, we look at the immense impact of The National Treasury Jobs Fund. From CAPACITI’s inception to today, learn how this partnership has helped build a future-fit workforce and innovate the digital landscape at pace.
Partnership Insights on Diversifying Talent Pipelines
Strategic partnerships have the power to tackle South Africa’s most pressing employment challenges. By diversifying networks, organisations can accelerate diversity in the workforce — especially for young women and people with disabilities, two groups most affected by unemployment.
Becoming the Person I Needed
This Women’s Month, Nasheeta Du Toit the Head of Brand at CAPACITI shares a deeply personal and honest look back at what it meant to build a career during a time of exclusion and uncertainty. In her reflections, she honours women who are creating real change through mentorship, access, and visibility.
SMMEs Need Skilled Tech Talent to Thrive
The State of South African Small Business 2025 report by Xero found that 45% of small businesses identified technology as one of the most valuable contributors to their success over the past year.
