SCARA Centre of Excellence breaks ground on R100m tech and governance hub in Shallcross, backed by R150k seed funding from 150 local residents.
PRIVATEOct 01, 2026
Amount Raised
R150,000
Round Type
Seed
Kwa Zulu NatalEducationNon ProfitTrainingCommunities
Investors
150 Local Residents
Description
SCARA Centre of Excellence has officially broken ground on a R100 million community hub designed to deliver 21st-century tech skills, entrepreneurial incubation, and accredited training for future local government councillors. The facility, scheduled to open within 40 months near Shallcross Shopping Centre, will serve Shallcross and surrounding communities. Built on land donated by the Department of Human Settlements, the project is led by an all-women team and backed by R150,000 in seed funding raised from 150 local residents. The initiative aims to provide SETA-accredited skills development and civic leadership training under a Community First Framework.
Company Information
Company
SCARA Centre of Excellence
Location
Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
About
SCARA Centre of Excellence is a proposed R100 million community hub in Shallcross designed to deliver 21st-century tech skills, entrepreneurial incubation, and accredited training for future local government councillors. The facility will serve Shallcross and surrounding communities including Crossmoor, Moorton, Bottlebrush, and Savannah Park. Built on land donated by the Department of Human Settlements, it will operate as a technology-driven teaching center with SETA-accredited skills development and civic leadership training. The project is being led by an all-women team and is scheduled to open within 40 months.
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Kwa Zulu NatalEducationNon ProfitTrainingCommunities