The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn is South Africa’s only township-based tech hub and is a key enabler of inclusive innovation.

As South Africa’s only township-based tech hub, the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn is a key enabler of inclusive innovation, supporting entrepreneurs and organisations creating products and services for township economies. The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn is situated at Lookout Hill, which is the heart of the Khayelitsha/Mitchells Plain Development Corridor, and is CiTi’s second location. This facility was developed in order to drive inclusive innovation.

The programmes at the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn focus on people and small businesses that don’t easily have access to financial assistance or social capital, supporting them in developing tech and business skills. It encourages the local community to take part in a creative and social space, while processing ideas into innovative technology products and services that will impact that improve the daily lives of those around them.

Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn offers tech-enabled businesses the opportunity to grow in a vibrant ecosystem.

Ecosystem membership and space

If you want to be part of the Bandwidth Barn, we are able to provide ecosystem membership and space for your tech or tech-enabled business to grow and flourish. We provide more than just office space, we are a community of entrepreneurs that wants to build a future-fit, inclusive society through innovation and technology.

Events, workshops & meeting rooms

The Bandwidth Barn is a creative space where you are able to host an event, workshop or planning session. Facilities include:

Upcoming events

Contact us today to become part of the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn or book a venue

+27 21 409 7099
zoliswa@bwb.org.za

Cnr Spine Road and Mew Way Ilitha Park, Lookout Hill Khayelitsha Cape Town

Fiona Tabraham

Fiona Tabraham is a strategic workforce development expert with a career founded on a resolute commitment to inclusivity, talent nurturing, and societal impact. Chief Executive of CAPACITI Digital Career Accelerator, Fiona’s passion for equity has charted pathways across numerous organisations, guiding bespoke Talent Initiatives, Future Leadership Development Programs, and transformative Career Pathway Development. Her tenure at Network Rail bore inclusive talent strategies, STEM advocacy, and innovative Graduate, Apprentice, and Internship initiatives. A trusted partner to a number of governmental, corporate and impact driven entities, Fiona empowers individuals and organisations, fostering diverse recruitment practices and innovative talent strategies. Fiona’s impact transcends the tech sector, positioning her as a leading voice for inclusive digital career initiatives.