who we are

technoafrika

discovery centre

TechnoAfrika Discovery Centre is a Non-Profit Company formed with the sole purpose of supporting and promoting Science, Technology and Innovation in schools, to the youth and the community. We do it through Science engagement and awareness, in Steve Tshwete Municipality and Nkangala District. 

We are an educational hub that uses interactive methods, hands-on and effective method to teach and inspire Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering and Innovation. Our Goal is to stimulate curiosity, to develop an inquisitive and inquiry mindset and expose the children and adults to new scientific and technologic experiences, we want to help in the development of leaders and people that will adapt and cope to the rapid changing world and to the demands of the technological advancement. We want to bring Science alive, to touch it, see it, feel it,.........

  • TechnoAfrika Discovery Centre is registered as TechnoAfrika Academy NPC (2020/531932/08)
  • Public Benefit Organisation ( 930 075 341)  
  • TechnoAfrika is a member of the Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres (SAASTEC), a member of the National Association of Social Changes Entities in Education (NASCEE), and we are a partner of FirstSA Robotics.
7
animal02
our strategy for 2025 and beyond

mission statement & core values

fund1
OUR MISSION

We promote and support Science, Technology and Innovation to schools to our youth and the community through hand-on and interactive methods of teaching and learning methods, in Steve Tshwete Municipality.

fund2
OUR VISION

To be a World Class Science Centre responsible for Africa's future education development, by promoting and developing its Science, Technology and Innovation Culture through interactive and hand-on teaching and learning methods.

fund3
OUR VALUES

  • Passionate 
  • Innovative
  • Collaborative
  • Stakeholder-Centric 
  • Quality
our strategy

our 2025 strategic goaLS

giraffe
1. Effective STEM Support.

Develop and implement an effective Mobile Science Centre & Satellite Centre (In Mhluzi) to support and promote Science, technology and Innovation in Steve Tshwete Municipality.

zebra
2. Develop TechnoAfrika Discovery Centre 

Initiate plans & Solicitate support for the development of a world class Science centre in Steve Tshwete Municipality & appropriate infrastructure.

deer
3. A great need for Volunteers to support.

Great need for 3 or 2 volunteers with  Science or Robotics qualification or background  to support our work especially with the Mobile Science Centre Lab. 

fox
4. Establish Networks & Aggressively fundraise.

Establish partnership and harness their potential. Aggressively fundraise and mobilise resources to improve financial viability and organisational sustainability.

we use the support of more than 1 million activists
to clean the air and safe rivers

1+
Project Planned
R1+
Donation Collected
1+
Volunteers Needed
1+
Children Reached
Donate Now
Become Volunteer
goveranace

our governance structures

TechnoAfrika Discovery Centre, is the Trading name of TechnoAfrika Academy NPC, and our organisation is registered as TechnoAfrika Academy NPC (TechnoAfrika Discovery Centre operates under the auspices of TechnoAfrika Academy NPC)

  • Company Registration: 2020/531932/08

    Public Benefit Organisation Registration: 930 075 341
  • TechnoAfrika Academy NPC is governed by a Board of Directors that meet more than quarterly and oversees the strategic development of the Science Centre
  • TechnoAfrika Academy NPC is audited annually by; MRP  Registered Accountants and Auditors 
animal01
animal02
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1
San Iyer

        Board Chairperson  OB

SHE Manager Barloworld Equipment

3
Elfrieda Kruger

Vice- Chairperson

Science HOD Middelburg Primary School

4
Sarai  Mandude

Board Secretary

Projects Manager - TechnoAfrika 

team4
Lea Leshaba

Board Treasurer

Director -Beautiful Katlego Pvt Ltd

team1-1
Isaac Fambarega

Board Member B

Site Manager - SGS South Afrika

team2-1
Brendon Mithi

Board Member

Financial Analyst - Champion Fire 

team3-1
Max kane-Burman

Board Member

Farmer - Beestepan Boerdery

team4
Deserene Naidoo

Board Member

Project Manager - Steinmuller

Our Dedicated Team
1
Sarai Mandude

Projects Manager

Elfrieda Kruger

Development Manager

Kevin Mafokate

Programs Coordinator

3
Beulah Nadasen

Programs Coordinator

strategic advisory Board 

Our Advisory Board consists of individuals, who share part of TechnoAfrika's Vision. The do have expert experience in different fields of their specialisation. They advise the Board and the Management Team (Especially the Project Manager)

Jeff Mtombo

Realiability Mechanical Technician 

Works for SEDGMAN Australia. International Director - Sarina Rotary Club

Dr. Maria Ntuli

Clinical Manager 

Works for Middelburg Provincial Hospital, and is an Advocate of Quality STEM education....................

Bob Cindric

Founder and Director

Works for Care Village Outreach, Inc - Michigan USA, Dedicated to the Development of the African Child.

advisory4
Dr. Mthombeni

Founder and Director

Philanthropist, helping children and the elderly at Mapimbane, Doornkop - Pediatrician(USA) and Pastor ed humour