The Open Africa Championship.

Event

The Open Africa Championship is a premier event in South Africa uniting the worlds brightest young minds in the fields of STEM, particularly focusing on robotics and coding. The Championship is envisioned not just as a competition but as a platform that highlights the technological potential of African youth, contributing significantly to the continent’s visibility in the global Robotics and Coding landscape. The OAC is based on FIRST advancement policy and therefore by invitation only.

Cape Town International Convention Center

Venue

The CTICC is the leading international convention center on the African continent.

Location

Activities

Cape Town is a modern, cosmopolitan city surrounded by nature. Centred
around Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of the world, the Mother
City is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning biodiversity,
award-winning food and wine, and sheer variety of experiences on offer.

Cape Town Attractions

  • Two Oceans Aquarium

    The aquarium features a variety of exhibits, including large tanks filled with colorful fish, sharks, and rays. One of the standout attractions is the predator exhibit, where visitors can observe sharks swimming overhead through a transparent tunnel. Other exhibits focus on local marine life, such as penguins, sea turtles, and vibrant coral reefs.

    Aquarium 

  • City Sightseeing Cape Town

    The Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Cape Town is a convenient and flexible way to explore the city’s attractions. This open-top double-decker bus offers several routes that cover key areas, including the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, and the Cape of Good Hope.

    Hop-On Hop-Off Bus 

  • Table Mountain

    Table Mountain is one of Cape Town’s most iconic landmarks, offering a range of attractions and activities including breathtaking views, hiking rails and aerial cable-way

    Table Mountain 
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Want to be involved?

We need volunteers:
We would love to have you as a volunteer in beautifull Cape Town. To register as a volunteer, please complete the form and we will get back to you:

Volenteer Registration Form

We need sponsors: If you want to contribute or donate please reach out to us: admin@firstsa.org

The Open Africa Championship is an end of season event by invitation only. We continuously support the FIRST Programs in South Africa. To become involved as a Volunteer, Sponsor or School, please reach out to us.

First South Africa

Hotel Options

The following Hotels are in close proximity of the venue and aware of your stay. They have limited rooms at special rates for FIRST LEGO League teams.

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Sponsors