This beginner-friendly course introduces isiZulu, one of South Africa’s official languages.
*Understand the isiZulu alphabet and pronunciation
*Use basic greetings and common expressions
*Count numbers, say days of the week, and describe the weather
*Engage in basic isiZulu conversations
*Improve pronunciation through listening and speaking practice
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 9 Lessons
- 48 Hours
- Lessons & Quizzes4
- Interactive learning5
- Memory games2
Instructor
Founder & Managing Director – eRank Play | Director – KYD Space
Affiliation: Enactus South Africa Alumnus (University of the Western Cape)
Industry Focus: Education Innovation, Youth Development, Social Entrepreneurship
Bio Summary:
Thobeka Nkabinde is a purpose-driven social entrepreneur passionate about education, empowerment, and innovation. She is the founder of eRank Play, a platform that gamifies learning for South African learners across school, tertiary, and adult education levels, and the Director of KYD Space (Khaya Youth Development Space), which equips youth with digital literacy, psychosocial support, entrepreneurship training, and creative upskilling.
With a background in Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology from the University of the Western Cape, Thobeka applies a human-centered lens to innovation. She is committed to pushing boundaries and disrupting traditional business approaches by identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing strategic solutions. Whether it's enhancing marketing strategies or optimizing operational workflows, she thrives on driving efficiency and maximizing performance.
Her leadership has shaped impactful initiatives recognized for their contributions to social innovation and community development. From winning accolades in entrepreneurship competitions to mentoring the next generation of change-makers, Thobeka is deeply committed to sustainable, inclusive progress.
She is a former President and Advisory Board Member of Enactus UWC and an alumna of the Raymond Ackerman Academy at UJ Business School, the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), and Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program. Her entrepreneurial journey has earned recognition from organisations including the Motsepe Foundation, MTN SA Foundation, ABSA, Telkom FutureMakers, Innovate Durban, and the FinTech Startup Accelerator, where she placed second.
A systems thinker and empowerment advocate, Thobeka continues to build strategic partnerships across education, technology, media, and social impact sectors—ensuring youth and communities are not just included, but empowered to lead.
