Astute Tech Foundation refurbishment work
Two ways to give. One mission.

Donate Tech.
Fund a Future.

Every device donated becomes a learning tool. Every rand funded becomes a door opened. Real people in township communities are waiting — and you can change that today.

Fund an Active Need
NPO No. 279-893
Section 18A Tax Deductible
Secured by PayFast
B-BBEE Level 1
Bryan Botilheiro — Executive Director
"Growing up in Etwatwa, I saw the same story play out — young people with talent, but without a laptop or a data connection. Astute Tech exists to change that. When you give here, you're not donating to an organisation. You're handing a tool to a person who's ready to use it."
Bryan Botilheiro — Executive Director, Astute Tech Foundation
How It Works

Simple. Transparent. Direct impact.

Whether you need support or want to give it — here's exactly how the process works from start to finish.

For Individuals

Apply for a Device or Bursary

Youth and community members in need of technology support or funding for tech education can apply directly. Applications are reviewed against clear criteria — no favouritism, no gatekeeping.

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Submit your application

Fill in the form below — tell us who you are, what you need, and why. Attach proof of need (school letter, ID, or enrolment confirmation).

02

We review your application

Your application is assessed against our criteria within 5–7 working days. You'll receive an email update on its status.

03

Your need goes live

If approved, an anonymised version of your need is published on this page for donors to fund. Once fully funded, we contact you to arrange fulfilment.

For Corporates & Donors

Give Tech or Fund a Bursary

Businesses and individuals can donate devices directly or fund specific bursaries. Every contribution is traceable, receipted, and Section 18A tax deductible.

01

Choose how you want to give

Fund a specific active need, make a general donation via PayFast, donate devices physically, or partner with us as a corporate sponsor.

02

We process and receipt your donation

Cash donations go through PayFast. Device donations are collected or dropped off. A Section 18A tax certificate is issued for all qualifying donations.

03

We send you an impact update

Once your donation is fulfilled, you receive a direct update — what happened, who it helped, and the outcome. Real accountability, every time.

Active Needs

Real people. Real needs.

These are anonymised, verified applications currently open for funding. Each need was reviewed against our criteria before going live. When a need is fully funded, it moves to our fulfilled wall.

Device Needed Soweto, Gauteng

Aspiring Tech Professional — Cloud Computing & DevOps

A motivated 19-year-old who reached out to us directly. Highly focused on building a career in cloud computing and DevOps, currently self-studying but cannot practise coding or complete online certification courses without a device. No financial means to purchase one.

Needs: A refurbished laptop (any working condition) to begin IT certification courses and coding practice.
R1,300 raised Goal: R2,500
Or enter a custom amount
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Bursary Needed Mamelodi East, GP

Engineering & IT Student — Internship Preparation

A 24-year-old student currently pursuing studies in Civil Engineering, IT and Logistics. Highly motivated and disciplined, preparing for internship applications but unable to afford the tools needed for research, assignments and skills development.

Needs: Funding for a refurbished laptop and 3 months of data to support internship preparation and coursework.
R1,850 raised Goal: R3,000
Or enter a custom amount
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School Request Louwsburg, KZN

Rural Primary School — 4 Laptops for Educators

A primary school principal in a digitally underserved KwaZulu-Natal community reached out requesting support. Educators have no access to digital tools for lesson planning or administrative tasks, directly limiting the quality of education delivered to learners.

Needs: 4 refurbished laptops for school educators — to plan lessons, manage admin, and prepare learners for a digital world.
R7,250 raised Goal: R10,000
Or enter a custom amount
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Previously Fulfilled — Thank You
Laptop — Unemployed parent of 3, Hammanskraal
Data bursary — Student, Daveyton
Device — Youth learner, Etwatwa
Workshop enrollment — Graduate, Benoni
Corporate Partnership

Give at scale. Lead with purpose.

Astute Tech Foundation is a fully compliant PBO with Section 18A approval and B-BBEE Level 1 status. Partner with us to meet your CSI, ESG, and YES 4 Youth obligations — while creating real, measurable impact in township communities.

Tech Partner

Device Donations

Donate your company's retired IT equipment. We collect, refurbish, and distribute to verified youth and community beneficiaries — giving your hardware a second life and your company a measurable CSI impact story.

Section 18A receipt issued per donation
BBBEE recognition and documentation
Collection arranged at your premises
Impact report showing where devices went
Social media acknowledgement
Donate Devices →

Program Sponsor

R5,000 – R25,000

Sponsor a full training cohort — Digital Kickstart, TechPath, or CertForward. Get a fixed number of youth trained, a comprehensive impact report, and co-branding on all program materials.

Section 18A receipt + BBBEE documentation
Named sponsorship of the cohort
Detailed end-of-program impact report
Co-branding on program certificates
Quarterly social media feature
Sponsor a Program →

Strategic Partner

R50,000+

A formal CSI or YES 4 Youth partnership. Includes co-designed programs, youth employment placements, quarterly impact reporting, and full co-branding. For corporates serious about leading township tech inclusion.

Formal partnership agreement
Youth employment or internship placements
YES 4 Youth compliance documentation
Quarterly impact reporting
Full co-branding across all touchpoints
Let's Talk →
Section 18A Tax Savings Calculator
See exactly how much your company saves — a number your Finance team can act on.
Donation Amount
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Quick Select
Donation amount R10,000
Tax rate (Corporate — 27%) 27%
Estimated tax deduction R2,700
Net cost to your organisation R7,300
Based on SARS Section 18A deductibility at the applicable tax rate. Actual savings depend on your taxable income and the 10% of taxable income deduction cap. Consult your tax advisor for a binding calculation.

Start the Conversation

Tell us about your company and what you're looking for. We'll respond within 2 working days.

Your enquiry goes directly to Bryan Botilheiro, Executive Director. We respond within 2 working days.

Why Trust Us

Fully registered.
SARS approved.
Community rooted.

We are a registered South African NPO and approved Public Benefit Organisation. Our Section 18A status means your donation is tax deductible — confirmed by SARS in August 2025. Every rand is accounted for.

NPO Registration
279-893
Registered with the Dept. of Social Development
PBO Number
930085805
Public Benefit Organisation — SARS approved
Section 18A
Tax Deductible
Effective 30 June 2025 — receipts issued per donation
NPC Number
2024/719517/08
Registered Non-Profit Company — CIPC
B-BBEE Status
Level 1
Maximum B-BBEE recognition for donors
Tax Reference
9764289196
Income Tax Reference — SARS
Bryan Botilheiro

Bryan Botilheiro

Executive Director — Astute Tech Foundation

Born and raised in Etwatwa, Daveyton. Founder of Astute Tech Foundation, NETCAFE Tech, and JobLaunchSA. Building tech ecosystems in township communities from the ground up.

Section 18A Confirmed by SARS

Our Section 18A approval was issued by the SARS Tax Exemption Unit on 27 August 2025 (effective 30 June 2025). Donations to Astute Tech Foundation are tax deductible in the hands of donors in terms of and subject to the limitations of section 18A of the Income Tax Act No 58 of 1962.

Contact & Banking
Phone070 470 8707
Address2020368 Mabuya Street, Daveyton, Benoni, 1519
BankFNB — Astute Tech Foundation NPO
Acc No.63029669091

Every device is a door opened.

Join the growing community of individuals and businesses investing in digital inclusion across South Africa's townships.

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