South African ed-tech startup SOCO_ED is looking to boost online learning outcomes by providing users with learning environments akin to the social media platforms they are accustomed to using. However, it has recently launched its direct-to-consumer solutions under the Topic Brand, providing online learning solutions tailored to the South African education system. Its flagship products, including Topic, Topic+, and TopicX, offer interactive and engaging content designed to enhance learning outcomes for high school students. “Through our platforms, learners can access educational resources, video lessons, and practice exercises aligned with the national curriculum,” van Louw, the startup’s managing director, told Disrupt Africa. “We identified a gap in the market for high-quality, affordable, and accessible online tuition that resonates with South African learners, by providing them with a learning environment akin to social media platforms which learners are accustomed to using.
