In Conversation with Itumeleng Maboko a Candidate Architect at Veld Architects
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Thabisang Primary School in Soweto is set to benefit from improved access to electricity as Jozi My Jozi and its partners mark an important milestone in plans to establish a library and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Centre at the school.
A solar panel handover event taking place at the school this morning marks the first tangible step towards a broader educational development project initiated by Jozi My Jozi in collaboration with Veld Architects for Nelson Mandela Day in July 2026.
The initiative aims to develop a sustainable, future-focused learning hub using repurposed shipping containers. The proposed facility will include a library, a computer laboratory and flexible spaces to support group learning and other educational activities.
Reliable electricity is a key requirement for the project, particularly as schools increasingly depend on digital tools for teaching, communication and administration.
According to Jozi My Jozi, power interruptions can disrupt computer-based lessons, internet access, printing, administrative work, lighting and security systems. A properly designed solar and battery backup system could help maintain essential school operations during electricity outages.
The solar panels were donated by Nadeem from World of Power and Solar and installed by Lucas from CLS Electrical. The installation is intended to address the school’s immediate electricity challenges while laying the groundwork for the digital infrastructure required by the proposed library and CAD Centre.
The project also highlights the role of partnerships in addressing infrastructure challenges at schools, with the solar installation serving as an initial intervention while the broader learning facility remains part of the longer-term vision.
Itumeleng Maboko, a Candidate Architect at Veld Architects, will discuss the project and its development during an interview on Jozi My Jozi this morning at 10:15.
The discussion will explore how the solar installation fits into the wider vision for Thabisang Primary School and what the proposed learning centre could mean for learners’ access to reading resources, technology and new learning opportunities.
A solar panel handover event taking place at the school this morning marks the first tangible step towards a broader educational development project initiated by Jozi My Jozi in collaboration with Veld Architects for Nelson Mandela Day in July 2026.
The initiative aims to develop a sustainable, future-focused learning hub using repurposed shipping containers. The proposed facility will include a library, a computer laboratory and flexible spaces to support group learning and other educational activities.
Reliable electricity is a key requirement for the project, particularly as schools increasingly depend on digital tools for teaching, communication and administration.
According to Jozi My Jozi, power interruptions can disrupt computer-based lessons, internet access, printing, administrative work, lighting and security systems. A properly designed solar and battery backup system could help maintain essential school operations during electricity outages.
The solar panels were donated by Nadeem from World of Power and Solar and installed by Lucas from CLS Electrical. The installation is intended to address the school’s immediate electricity challenges while laying the groundwork for the digital infrastructure required by the proposed library and CAD Centre.
The project also highlights the role of partnerships in addressing infrastructure challenges at schools, with the solar installation serving as an initial intervention while the broader learning facility remains part of the longer-term vision.
Itumeleng Maboko, a Candidate Architect at Veld Architects, will discuss the project and its development during an interview on Jozi My Jozi this morning at 10:15.
The discussion will explore how the solar installation fits into the wider vision for Thabisang Primary School and what the proposed learning centre could mean for learners’ access to reading resources, technology and new learning opportunities.
