WorkShack

GCUC Africa has arrived! 🇿🇦✨

Our founder, Carla Pietersen, is officially on the ground for the inaugural GCUC Africa! She is beyond excited to be part of this milestone event, joining forces with the brightest minds in the flexible workspace ecosystem to shape the future of coworking on our continent.

At Work Shack , we believe in collaboration over competition. Being here means bringing back the best global insights, practical strategies and fresh energy to our members.

Carla Pietersen will be diving into three days of learning, connection and innovation. Let’s make Workshack part of the conversation! 🚀

Ready to take your AI agent from prototype to production? 🤖

Alis Exchange, our very own members, in partnership with GDG Cape Town are hosting an evening of innovation at Workshack!

Nicholas Breckwoldt the Lead AI Engineer at Alis Exchange will guide us through building and deploying production-ready AI agents using Go and Google Cloud.

Bring your laptop and your curiosity—this is a hands-on session you won’t want to miss! Pizza and drinks are on the house!

📅 10 September 2026
⏰ 18:00 to 21:00
📍 Workshack
🎟️ Sold Out Event

Event details are in the comments!

Do you have what it takes to turn real-world IoT challenges into smart city solutions? 🏗️💡

Octoco is bringing you the 2026 IoT Student Hackathon, hosted at Workshack. A weekend dedicated to collaboration, solving real-world problems and fun!

Octoco is looking for the best engineering and computer science minds from Stellenbosch and UCT (3rd year and up).

The stakes? A R10,000 cash prize for the winning team, plus spot prizes and the chance to showcase your skills!

Only 10 teams will be selected. Applications are officially open - gather your crew and apply now. Check out the Octoco link in bio to submit your team’s application.

Ready to Hack the City?

Innovation isn’t just about the tech - it’s about the people behind the idea 🧠💡

We are constantly blown away by our members here at Workshack. Seeing your ideas evolve from a post-it note to a full-scale project is why we do what we do.

We don’t just provide the space… we provide the community that helps turn your vision into reality.

What a night 🤩⚡️

The energy at Workshack was electric as we dove into the reality of building and scaling venture-backed businesses.

Huge thanks to the incredible speakers! Brett Commaille for breaking down the mechanics of scaling and Thalia Pillay and Michael Maas for sharing the raw, unfiltered truth behind the startup journey. It was a night of real stories, hard-earned lessons and zero fluff.

It was inspiring to see the room packed with so many ambitious founders and operators. This is exactly what Workshack is all about: community, innovation and learning from those who have walked the path before us. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of connection and growth.

A massive shout-out to all the partners for bringing this vision to life: The Open Letter - SA Startup & Tech 🇿🇦 Capitec Cell C and Cloud On Demand

The day is almost upon us 🚀 Drinks, snacks and the best startup minds in the room - who is in?

Building a business is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. We are turning Workshack into the ultimate hub for founders, operators and investors on Thursday 30th July!

Workshack is hosting "Building & Scaling Venture-Backed Businesses" in partnership with The Open Letter, Capitec, Cell C Business and Cloud On Demand. We will be diving deep into the realities of the venture world with Brett Commaille, followed by a panel discussion that promises to be as real as it gets.

Come for the insights and stay for the networking. It’s going to be a high-energy evening of connection and growth!

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
⏰ 17h00 to 21h00
📍 Workshack

Let’s make it a full house. As a Workshack member you can secure yourself a free ticket. Chat to Carla fast because they are limited and highly coveted.

Want to know what really moves the needle in VC? 🚀🧠

The road to a venture-backed business is rarely a straight line. Join The Open Letter at Workshack for an exclusive evening with Brett Commaille, partner & co-founder of Hlayisani Capital 🤩 With over 20 years of experience in the African startup ecosystem, Brett isn’t just sharing theory - he is giving you the raw, honest truth on what it takes to scale, survive and succeed 📈💪🏼

Whether you are currently pitching, scaling, or just starting your journey …this is the room you need to be in 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🌱

🗣️ Building & Scaling Venture-Backed Businesses
📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
⏰ 17h00 to 21h00
📍 Workshack

Huge thanks to The Open Letter, Capitec, Cell C Business and Cloud on Demand for making this possible 🙌🏼

Don't miss out ‼️ As a WorkShack member you can secure yourself a free ticket. Chat to Carla fast because they are limited and highly coveted 🎟️🫶🏼

When life hands you marshmallows you make hot chocolate ☕️😎

At least that is what happened at our last member exclusive Workshack event ✨🙌🏼

Our members crafted their own steaming mugs of joy, complete with chocolate drops, sprinkles and marshmallows. A sweet reminder that innovation is best enjoyed in good company 🫶🏼🍫

While WorkShack believes in the power of community, sharing and collaboration we also understand that some things need to be dealt with in a more personal manner. 🔎🔐

Taking inspiration from London's iconic red telephone boxes our phone booths not only look great but also offer a soundproof and quiet space for private conversations or meetings. 🔇😎

Next time you need some quiet time, privacy or just a time-out from the hustle and bustle 👌🏼✨ you know where to go!

Bagel bonanza at Workshack 🥯

There may be a chill in the air but our community energy is always warm and inviting✨🫶🏼

It’s not just about the cream cheese but the connections we spread! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽