By: Lonwabo Mtyeku | Photo Credit: Supplied
In a quiet but powerful act of community upliftment, Time Square has taken a meaningful step toward bridging South Africa’s digital divide—donating ten computers to Sunvalley Primary School and opening new doors of opportunity for more than 1,200 learners.
Situated near the Soshanguve railway station, the no-fee school serves children from surrounding communities including Mabopane, Hebron, Soshanguve and Winterveld—areas where access to technology remains limited for many households. Yet despite these challenges, Sunvalley Primary continues to achieve pass rates above 90%, a testament to its culture of resilience, discipline, and determination.
A Gift That Goes Beyond Equipment
The official handover on 21 April 2026 marks more than just the arrival of new machines—it represents a shift in possibility.
“These computers mean the world to us and to our learners,” says Mosonyane Samuel Mashiane, Principal of Sunvalley Primary. “They will help us build digital skills, encourage new ways of thinking, and prepare our learners for a future where technology plays a central role.”
For many learners, this will be their first consistent interaction with computers—an experience that extends far beyond the classroom and into future career pathways.
Building Skills for a Digital Future
In an education system increasingly shaped by technology, access to digital tools is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. The newly donated computers will enable educators to deliver more engaging, interactive lessons while giving learners hands-on exposure to essential 21st-century skills.
From basic digital literacy to research, problem-solving, and even early exposure to coding, the impact is expected to ripple across multiple areas of learning.
A Partnership Rooted in Purpose
The donation builds on an ongoing relationship between Time Square and the school. Earlier this year, the organisation supported Sunvalley Primary through a stationery drive, ensuring learners were equipped at the start of the academic year.
According to Bryan O’Connor, General Manager at Time Square, the initiative is part of a broader commitment to sustainable community partnerships.
“Our goal is to foster long-term relationships with schools like Sunvalley,” he explains. “By providing these digital tools, we are helping to close the resource gap and ensure that these learners have the same opportunity to succeed as any other child in the country.”
Bridging the Divide
South Africa’s digital divide remains one of the most pressing challenges in education, with many schools lacking access to basic technological infrastructure. Initiatives like this serve as critical interventions—levelling the playing field and ensuring that talent is not limited by circumstance.
For Sunvalley Primary, the impact is immediate and tangible. For learners, it is transformative.
Small Steps, Lasting Impact
While ten computers may seem modest in scale, their significance is profound. Each screen represents access to knowledge, each keyboard a tool for expression, and each lesson an investment in a more equitable future.
In communities where opportunity is often constrained, it is these moments—where support meets determination—that shape lasting change.
And for the learners of Sunvalley Primary, the future just became a little more connected.
