In the heart of Mogale City, a new wave of innovation is taking shape. From coding and robotics to digital entrepreneurship, young people are stepping into the future with curiosity, courage, and creativity. These are the innovators redefining what it means to be young in Mogale, building, coding, and designing solutions for the community and beyond.
The Future is Digital, and Mogale’s Youth Know It
Mogale City, nestled on Gauteng’s West Rand, is home to ambitious young dreamers who are turning technology into a tool for empowerment. Local schools and community centres are starting to offer coding and robotics, helping learners understand the technologies that shape modern life. With the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) transforming every sector, Mogale’s youth are ensuring they are not left behind.
The municipality’s own Integrated Development Plan highlights “Robotics, artificial intelligence and 4IR readiness” as key focus areas for youth training. That commitment, supported by organisations like the Mogale City Youth Chamber of Commerce (MCYCC), signals a major shift, from talk about the future to action that builds it.
MCYCC: A Local Hub for Tech-Driven Youth Empowerment
One of the most influential platforms driving youth technology engagement in the region is the Mogale City Youth Chamber of Commerce (MCYCC), based in Ruimsig.
MCYCC runs programmes that promote digital skills, entrepreneurship, and 4IR-readiness. Through its community outreach and CSI initiatives, the organisation introduces learners in public schools to robotics, coding, and intelligent systems — preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow.
“We want our youth to think beyond employment — to innovate, create, and build,” says an MCYCC spokesperson. “Technology is not just a subject; it’s a lifestyle and a survival skill.”
For many learners, MCYCC provides that crucial first exposure to coding, robotics, and digital thinking. The organisation encourages young people to combine creativity with technology — and to develop ideas that solve real problems in Mogale City.
📍 MCYCC Contact Info: 193 Hole-in-One Ave, Suite 3, Ruimsig, Krugersdorp | ☎ 011 958 0389 | 📧 admin@mcycc.org
Local Schools Building the Next Generation of Tech Minds
Several local schools and training centres are also embracing robotics and coding.
At Curro Krugersdorp, learners participate in robotics clubs that nurture teamwork, logical thinking, and problem-solving. Students build small robots that respond to commands — an engaging way to learn programming fundamentals while having fun.
Krugersdorp High School has also invested in coding and technology labs that prepare learners for future careers in ICT, engineering, and digital design. The school’s robotics team has been active in competitions, proudly representing Mogale’s potential at a regional level.
Community programmes like Computer4Kids West Rand and Skill Seedlings run after-school sessions focused on computer literacy and introductory robotics. These hubs make digital learning accessible to children who may not yet have computers at home.
Together, these initiatives form a growing network of youth-tech spaces across Mogale City.
Inspiration from a Homegrown Innovator: Mogale Diagile Modisane
A shining example of what Mogale’s young minds can achieve is Mogale Diagile Modisane, a renewable-energy engineer recognised in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list.
Modisane, originally from the West Rand, works on grid-scale solar, wind and hybrid energy projects for ENGIE SA and serves as a Future Energy Leader with the World Energy Council. His work in green technology shows how technical skill, vision and persistence can lead to global impact — a story that motivates many aspiring coders and inventors in Mogale City.
How Youth Can Get Involved
If you’re a young person in Mogale City with an interest in technology, here are some ways to start:
- Join a club – Ask your school or community centre if they run coding or robotics sessions. If not, help start one.
- Visit MCYCC – Reach out to the Chamber for information on 4IR training, entrepreneurship support, and digital skills workshops.
- Learn online – Use free tools like Scratch, W3Schools, or Python for Beginners to start coding at your own pace.
- Participate in competitions – Robotics challenges build teamwork and innovation skills — and often come with scholarships or prizes.
- Volunteer or mentor – Teach younger learners basic computer skills; you’ll learn leadership and grow your own expertise.
Shaping Mogale’s Digital Future
The future of Mogale City is being built one line of code at a time. From the classrooms of Krugersdorp High School to the meeting rooms at MCYCC, young people are redefining what’s possible.
Technology is not just changing lives — it’s unlocking new ones. As more local learners discover the world of coding, robotics, and digital innovation, Mogale City moves closer to becoming a hub of youth-led progress.
At BAAGI News, we believe the next wave of entrepreneurs, engineers and inventors is already among us. They just need the space, the support, and the signal that the city believes in their potential.