Tech Create
Play. Innovate. Create. A collaborative initiative bringing hands-on robotics, coding and emerging technology to young people, beginning in Richards Bay.
SOUTH AFRICAN ROOTS. GLOBAL REACH.
Global connections.
South African
impact.
A community of women in STEM turning shared knowledge, global networks and bold ideas into opportunity for the next generation.
CONNECTED BY TECHNOLOGY.
UNITED BY POSSIBILITY.
UNITED BY POSSIBILITY.
PEOPLE / PROGRAMMES / PARTNERSHIPS / IMPACTSCROLL TO EXPLORE
Globally connected tech innovation leaders. Rooted in South Africa.
#TWimpact01 OUR STORY
One network.
Many pathways.
Shared impact.
A shared exchange experience.
A community creating impact at home.
TechWomen South Africa is a community of South African women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics who have successfully completed the six-week TechWomen exchange programme in the United States.
Our community’s roots date back to 2013, when South Africa first participated in TechWomen. Fellows returned home with professional learning, mentorship experiences and global connections to apply in their work and communities.
Today, we are strengthening those connections into a solid national community. Across cohorts and disciplines, we empower one another, share knowledge and create opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.
Through our programmes, hands-on learning, mentorship and partnerships, we work together to expand opportunities for girls and women in STEM and make a lasting impact across South Africa.
2013South Africa first participates in TechWomen
STEM+Science, industry, enterprise & innovation
Local & GlobalRelationships that extend beyond a cohort
02 OUR WORK
Connection becomes
collective action.
Practical learning. Meaningful mentorship.
Collaboration that reaches beyond our network.
Delegation & exchange
Bringing our community together around international exchange, shared learning and relationships that continue long after a visit ends.
BLOOM
A Durban gathering centred on business, personal growth and the courage to take up space, in collaboration with Youth Cocoon Projects.
TechWomen South Africa Book Club
Our own space to read, reflect and grow together. Led and run by TechWomen South Africa, beginning with No More Shrinking by Lindiwe Matlali.
Ask how to joinHave expertise, a venue, learning resources or an idea to contribute?
Let’s collaborate03 THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE POSSIBILITY
Extraordinary women.
A shared purpose.
Scientists. Engineers. Founders. Educators.
A community with many ways to lead.
SPOTLIGHTS SO FAR06 WOMEN · MANY WAYS TO LEAD
TECHWOMEN SPOTLIGHTResponsible AI · Research
Dr Wiebke Hutiri
Senior Research Scientist · Sony Group Corporation
Advancing responsible AI through machine learning, data governance, evaluation and benchmarking.
TECHWOMEN SPOTLIGHTBiotechnology · STEM education
Nozibusiso Gumede
Founder & CEO · ScienceCEO Group
Connecting biotechnology, STEM education and AI-enabled learning with opportunities for communities.
TECHWOMEN SPOTLIGHTNuclear science · Digital inclusion
Nomso Kana
Nuclear scientist & digital infrastructure entrepreneur
Combining science, energy expertise and connectivity ventures to expand digital and economic inclusion.
TECHWOMEN SPOTLIGHTEducation equity · Social innovation
Talita Boodhram
Chief Impact Officer · MiDesk Global
Inventor of MiDesk, a schoolbag that becomes a desk, chair and solar light for under-resourced learners.
TECHWOMEN SPOTLIGHTAnalytics · Responsible technology
Matebogo Mangaba
Operations Analytics Manager · Allan Gray
Leading across data analytics, process engineering and automation, with a passion for responsible AI.
TECHWOMEN SPOTLIGHTData leadership · Digital transformation
Zimkhita Buwa
CEO · Intellinexus
Turning data into business insight while championing innovation, women in STEM and people development.
FROM OUR DELEGATION ARCHIVE · FEBRUARY 2026
Global conversations.
South African perspectives.
A look back at “Navigating the AI Frontier as Entrepreneurs” with GIBS during the 2026 TechWomen South Africa delegation.
04 OUR LEADERSHIP
Stewarding our
next chapter.
Meet the interim executive leadership team
supporting our community’s next stage.
05 ON THE HORIZON
What’s next
for our community?
Gatherings and initiatives taking shape.
Get in touch for the latest arrangements.
21NOV · 2026
Proposed gathering
Year-end community celebration
Durban · Proposed time 13:30 · Venue to be confirmed
Express interestQ42026
In planning
Tech Create · Richards Bay
Targeting late November / early December. Dates and delivery arrangements to be confirmed.
Get involved06 BUILD WITH US
The next connection
could change
what’s possible.
Whether you’re a TechWomen alumna, an industry partner, an educator or someone who believes in the next generation of women in STEM, there’s a conversation to be had.
General enquiriesinfo@techwomensa.org
Partnerships & collaborationletswork@techwomensa.org