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Teacher Support
Tangible provides various tools to support and empower South African teachers regarding the Coding and Robotics curricula. Our emphasis is on no budget - low budget interactive activities that do not need computer labs, electricity nor the internet.
What we’re taking forward into 2026
From a special moment at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, to a global acknowledgement from UNICEF, Tangibl has much to take forward into 2026.
Experience Leva Foundation Gala Dinner
The Leva Foundation Gala Dinner and Awards Evening was presented on 19 November 2025 at the Amazon Headquarters in Cape Town. Experience this motivational event by watching these short videos from the evening.
Leva Foundation presents Tangible EdTech Awards
The first ever Tangible EdTech Awards were presented at a prestigious Awards Gala Dinner in Cape Town on Wednesday evening 19 November.
Teachers respond positively to WhatsApp Chatbot
In a survey conducted, teachers responded overwhelmingly positively to the Chatbot and CAPS aligned lessons they received during the year. Since February Tangible has been sending free lessons for Grades R to 7, via the Chatbot.
Tangible Africa teacher ambassador nominated for national award
Summerwood Primary School teacher Bronwen Jonson has been nominated for a National Teaching Award (NTA) in recognition for her passion for coding and robotics.
Empowering teachers for the digital age
The Foundation Phase curriculum is “unplugged”, meaning schools do not need computer labs – or even electricity – to get started. Tangible Africa, an engagement project of Nelson Mandela University’s Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation, has been central to the roll-out.
Tangible Games - Dignity, Hope and Relationships #1
Teachers were asked to give us feedback on the impact of our tangible games, on the topics of Dignity, Hope and Relationships. In this first article, Victoria Olivier gives feedback from Swartkops Primary School in Gqeberha.
#Coding4Mandela National Winners Announced
147 winning teams from the different July tournaments competed in three age categories, using the brand-new Tangible Tournament app. Each team could play from their school, while results of their Tangible coding solutions were sent to the Tangible Headquarters in Gqeberha.
SAOU Principals' Symposium
Tangible Africa is exhibiting at the SAOU Principals' Symposium where 800 principals are gathering in Gqeberha, from 31 August to 3 September.
Leva Foundation CEO recognised as Alumni Achiever
Being recognised for his exemplary leadership and commitment to society as the co-founder and CEO of the Leva Foundation, Ryan le Roux received a Nelson Mandela University 2025 Alumni Achiever Award on 20 June.
The story of Masibulele "Masbu" Saba
"His transformation stands as living proof of the real-life impact Tangible Africa is making, not only in learners but in entire communities."
Reflection on Tangible Africa tools and the new Coding & Robotics Curriculum
After presenting a workshop to academics at Stadio University, Professor Jean Greyling reflects on the role of Tangible Africa in the context of rolling out the new Coding and Robotics curriculum.
Tangible Africa targets 100 schools in Nelson Mandela Bay
At the beginning of this year Tangible Africa set out to reach 100 schools across Nelson Mandela Bay with coding and computational thinking training.
Juicy Gems Girls Tournament
A total of 1 700 participants from 209 schools competed against each other to see who would finish the Juicy Gems coding game in the fastest time. A total of 20 500 scores were submitted to Tangible Africa.
Elliot to Geneva
Learners from Elliot High on their way to Geneva
Coding4Mandela
#Coding4Mandela is Tangible Africa's flagship event in July of every year. It is the biggest Mandela Day intervention in the world.
Tangible Coding makes impact in deep rural school
Tangible Africa's "coding unplugged" initiative makes coding accessible in underserved communities using physical tokens and a companion app. Read Joseph Mvungande's story.
Unplugged Coding Workshop
Invitation to workshop in Cape Town focusing on unplugged coding for learners with special needs.
Ongoing Impact
In July, #Coding4Mandela participants received 300 lunch boxes from Dutoit Group
TedX Talk on Tangible Africa
Prof Greyling gave an overview on Tangible Africa in June 2024
Autistic children and tangible coding
This confirms feedback we have received more than once.
Premier introduced to Tangible Africa
Tangible’s Engagement Manager in action
Tangible in Indonesia
Tangible has arrived in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia