About
Our Core Business








Siyanqoba Extra Lessons is a registered non profit organization that fosters youth education and developments, an impetus to individual determination in active learning, with the aim for the betterment of our children in our communities and the communities themselves. The organization is committed to providing equal access to quality education for students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and schools with limited resources. Since its establishment in 2023, the organization has expanded to address a wider range of concerns pertaining to youth. As a result, the organization also addresses the problem of youth unemployment at community level. Facilitating access to opportunities and skill advancement through training and mentorship has become one of our primary goals hence this will inspire young individuals to dream big and realize their dreams of success.
Our Mission
In our communities, we need to ensure that the next generation is equipped with firmness of purpose and direction. We, as Siyanqoba Extralessons strive to empower and nurture the youth and the young adolescents of our, first, underprivileged members and all the surrounding areas here in Pietermaritzburg. We are determined to do this through creation of a platform for education and opportunity, known as Siyanqoba Extralessons.
Our main business is further education, and assistance with the youths in high school studies, career, and life guidance. We deliver and aim to deliver more quality education to the youth at large.








Our Goals
Our goals are designed to address difficulties unique to our communities as well as to be in line with particular Sustainable Development Goals from an international standpoint such as SDG 4 “ Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’’. Our organization goals hence are as follows:
Short Term
- Maintain 90% pass rate every end of academic year
- 40-50 registered students for each academic year
- 10 registered tutors/mentors/volunteers
- Youth participation and involvement
- Educational and awareness campaigns
Long Term
- Inclusive and Equitable education
- Sustainable communities
- Youth champions
- Youth Employment
Activities
Siyanqoba Extra Lessons classes Grade 8-12 and Upgraders every Saturday from 08h30 to 14h30 at Sobantu High School
-Mid week online zoom classes for all grades
– Youth development and training: Creating of CV and training on filling z83 form.
– Carrer guidance, Information and knowledge sharing usually conducted using Sobantu Library venue
– Educational youth trips
