Johannesburg, Monday, 11 May 2026 \u2013 5FM, South Africa\u2019s favourite youth radio station, is turning Youth Month into a launchpad for the future with Code Youth, a high-energy, hands-on digital skills bootcamp created to give young South Africans the most valuable skill sets of the 21st century.<\/p>\n
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In partnership with WeThinkCode_, this nationwide CSI initiative brings coding, creativity and real digital confidence directly to the youth who need it most - completely free and designed for absolute beginners. Because 5FM isn\u2019t only about the hottest tunes and the biggest vibes\u2026 we\u2019re a station that Ampli5s the future of Mzansi\u2019s most promising young talent.<\/p>\n
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Running across Johannesburg on 12 June, Cape Town on 19 June and Pretoria on 26 June, Code Youth takes participants from zero to digital hero in just a few hours. No prior experience required, just pure empowerment, practical learning and a chance to build something solid that could pave the way to any future you choose.<\/p>\n
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Masi Mdingane, Business Manager for 5FM and Good Hope FM, says, \u201c5FM has always been about Top 40 energy, the hottest youth news, trending topics and connection, but it\u2019s also about purpose. We\u2019re more than the beats, the vibes and the epic event memories. We\u2019re a station with a heart that beats for empowering South Africa\u2019s youth to accomplish any dream they set their minds to.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Those who attend can expect a full, interactive day where they\u2019ll learn the basics of digital literacy, write their first lines of code and even build their own game. The experience is practical, fun and designed to unlock confidence and curiosity in the world of tech.<\/p>\n
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Highlights include:<\/p>\n
- From zero to digital confidence \u2013 computer basics, internet navigation, smarter searching<\/p>\n
- First steps into coding \u2013 simple, engaging programming concepts for total beginners<\/p>\n
- Build real programs using Python \u2013 create functional mini-projects from scratch<\/p>\n
- Think like a problem-solver \u2013 break down challenges and build solutions step by step<\/p>\n
- Create your own game \u2013 design a game using Python<\/p>\n
- Real skills \u2013 coding fundamentals, critical thinking, and a certificate of completion<\/p>\n
- Hands-on, not theory-heavy \u2013 learn by doing<\/p>\n
- Peer-led learning \u2013 guided by passionate tech students<\/p>\n
- Short, impactful format \u2013 just 8 hours packed with real, usable skills<\/p>\n
-100% free \u2013 removing barriers and opening doors to future tech careers<\/p>\n
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To add to the spice, 5 Mid Mornings with Karabo and 5 Lunch with Lula Odiba will also be broadcasting live from these electric events.<\/p>\n
Entries are extremely limited, and demand is high, so if you\u2019re between the ages of 18 and 25, and if you\u2019ve ever wanted to build your own game, understand how coding works, or simply level up your digital confidence, this is your chance.<\/p>\n
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Secure your spot now on the 5FM App and stay locked to 5FM on-air, online at 5fm.co.za and across all our socials for updates and even more opportunities to level up your future. Because this Youth Month, we don\u2019t just scroll and read, we learn how to BUILD.<\/p>\n
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