Our Story
Founded by UCT Students Who Saw Two Gaps
Tlokwa Digital Solutions was founded by University of Cape Town students who saw a gap on both sides of the tourism industry. Students preparing for careers in technology need real industry experience, but even entry-level roles ask for it, and NSFAS funding often doesn't stretch to cover daily costs like food, transport, data, and learning resources. At the same time, local tour operators, guides, shuttle services, and township tour businesses can't afford large digital agencies, even though they need professional websites and branding to compete. Tlokwa bridges both gaps: tourism businesses get affordable, professional digital solutions, and students get real client projects, portfolio work, and income while they study.
Our Vision
To become South Africa's leading student-powered tourism technology partner, where every project grows a local tourism business while helping build the next generation of African software professionals.
Our Mission
To empower tourism businesses with affordable, high-quality digital solutions while creating meaningful experience, income, and career opportunities for university students.
- Tourism businesses only: tour operators, guides, shuttles, lodges, and cultural experiences
- Every project also creates a student opportunity