Digital literacy is fast becoming a vital skill for every learner, not only throughout their schooling, but for future job opportunities and everyday life.

While national plans to make coding and robotics compulsory from grades R to nine have been discussed, many schools continue to face more immediate challenges with basic literacy and numeracy.

Recognising the importance of strengthening both foundations, Cox Yeats Attorneys has stepped in to support one local school on its digital journey.

“Many of our children come from homes where digital competence is not even a familiar idea”

Guided by the belief that education drives progress, the firm partnered with The Domino Foundation, whose Literacy and Life Skills programmes focus on two key enablers of opportunity: reading for meaning and digital literacy.

“We were drawn to Domino’s programmes because they develop skills that are essential for success in school, further education and ultimately the workplace,” said Lerato Ramango, Cox Yeats’ national marketing and brand manager.

Ekuthuleni Primary School in Ntuzuma recently received a donation of 15 computer screens and a computer from the firm. Although the school already teaches computer literacy and coding, resources were stretched, with as many as six learners sharing a single screen. The new equipment has halved this ratio, giving learners more meaningful hands-on time.

“Many of our children come from homes where digital competence is not even a familiar idea. This donation will give them far greater practical experience and help build the confidence they need in an increasingly digital world,” said IT pedagogue Menzi Mfeka.

Ramango added that the initiative is part of a long-term commitment by Cox Yeats to empower young people.

“The integration of computer literacy into Domino’s Life Skills programme reflects our broader promise to help future generations shape their own futures.”