S'gela Connect school with learners
Est. 2011 · A Flatela Inc Education Project

Every school deserves
to be seen.

S'gela means "School" in township slang

We give South Africa's previously disadvantaged schools professional websites, alumni networks, and real corporate CSI sponsorships — building digital communities that last.

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The Disconnect

Why S'gela Connect Exists

Thousands of South African schools lack a professional online presence due to high upfront costs. Simultaneously, corporates struggle to find transparent, high-visibility CSI projects that offer sustained community engagement.

Zero Upfront Cost Websites

We build premium, standardized websites for schools with no initial capital required. Maintenance is a low, predictable R250/month.

Lucrative CSI Opportunities

Investors can sponsor networks of schools, fulfilling CSI mandates while gaining brand visibility on the school community platforms.

The Scale Network Effect

As the network grows, S'gela Connect captures high-quality leads for tertiary institutions and brands, creating a sustainable, scalable business.

The S'gela Ecosystem

Corporate Investors
S'gela Connect Platform
Students
Parents

Our Track Record

Community Before Code

S'gela Connect didn't start as a tech company. We started in Khayelitsha in 2011, taking 80+ children to Ratanga Junction for the first time. That spirit drives everything we build.

Christmas Gift of Giving

80+ township children experience Ratanga Junction. More than fun — a statement of dignity.

Since 2011

Achiever Gala Dinner

Celebrating learners committed to school despite hardship. UCT & UWC bursary placements from debut.

Since 2012

Computer4Kids Centres

Digital literacy + life skills training in Khayelitsha and Ottery. Partnered with C4K and KHEMO IT.

Khayelitsha · Ottery

Elders Tea Breakfast

Combating elderly isolation through intergenerational connection. Plattekloof 2012; national rollout planned.

Annual · National
Children at Computer4Kids centre in Khayelitsha
Computer4Kids
Khayelitsha Computer Village
Teacher supporting learners on laptops
Skills Training
Building futures, one session at a time

"You are not here because you're an A+ student. You're here because despite the conditions you live in, you are still committed to school."

— S'Gela Achiever Gala, 2012

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Choose Your Path

Join the movement to digitize South African education. Whether you are leading a school or managing a corporate fund, we have a tailored solution.

For Schools & SGBs

Get a professional, mobile-friendly website with zero setup fees. Manage your community effortlessly for just R250/month.

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For CSI Investors

Sponsor schools in your operational areas. Gain premium brand visibility and measurable socio-economic impact reports.

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