Sharon Simphiwe Khoza, 29, is a national advocate for digital empowerment. After completing a course in end-user computing and office administration, her career began as a call centre agent — an experience that taught her perseverance. Today, as a facilitator at Siyafunda Community Technology Centre, she runs digital skills training, coding, robotics and online safety workshops to diverse groups in all nine provinces. Her work has empowered gender- based violence survivors, special needs learners, senior citizens and women to navigate an increasingly digital world. She believes each training session is not just about technology — it’s about rebuilding confidence, unlocking potential, and showing others that their past does not define their future. Her dedication to bridging the digital divide extends to training educators in coding and robotics aligned with the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, ensuring technology education reaches classrooms and communities alike. Her qualifications span education, facilitation and digital literacy, underscoring her commitment to lifelong learning.