Girls Under The Hood Africa

28/10/2026

❤️ CELEBRATING WOMEN, SHARING EXPERIENCES, BUILDING COLLABORATIONS! ❤️

We are proud to share that our Founder has been invited as a guest speaker at the Thuraco Farms High Chic Tea Party in Serowe on 31 October 2026.

As a social entrepreneur, her journey is a testament to how lived experiences can inspire meaningful change and how purpose driven initiatives can grow into platforms that empower others.

To the beautiful ladies of Serowe, come ready to listen, learn, share, and network! Let us create space for meaningful conversations, celebrate one another’s journeys, and explore how collaboration can help us grow, break barriers, and build a better future for women and girls.

And for those who would love to connect with us beyond the tea party, Girls Under the Hood Africa will be hosting our Road Ready for December Safe Mobility Workshop on 21 November 2026 in Gaborone. We look forward to continuing the conversation around women’s confidence, practical skills, and safer mobility.

Here’s to women who inspire, women who collaborate, and women who open doors for others. 🥂❤️

Girls Under the Hood Africa
Driving Confidence. Building Skills. Changing Lives.

16/10/2026

Black Child : Our dreams are Valid !!!! What a welcome development 🔥 F1 in Africa 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 A win!!!!

03/10/2026

Testimonial : “Girls under the Hood”

In 2017, I found myself at a filling station, low on petrol, just like any ordinary day.

When the attendant asked if he could check the oil and water, I agreed without a second thought, accustomed to the routine.
However, this time was different; the radiator lid was not securely tightened. Just a few minutes later, I was shocked to see steam billowing from the bonnet of my car.

In a moment of panic, I parked by the roadside and, like an inexperienced driver, tried to open the bonnet.
To my horror, a hot water splash and a flying cap greeted me, resulting in searing pain on the right side of my face.
The experience was nothing short of terrifying, and I am thankful that the burns were only first degree: it could have been so much worse.

This incident reinforced my belief that women should empower themselves with knowledge about their cars. That’s why I am thrilled to be founder of “Girls Under the Hood Africa”program that will be run by qualified female mechanics in time.

If you are interested in joining this hands-on workshop, please reach out via WhatsApp at 76795395 or email [email protected].

Let’s spread the word using the hashtag and like the page on Facebook Girls Under The Hood for updates 😊
Share if you care! ❤️

03/10/2026

18 of 30 spaces are already secured.
Road Ready is for women who want more confidence, practical car skills and greater preparedness behind the wheel.
P300 Early Bird ends 4 October after that it’s 250. 12 spaces remain.
Your space is secured upon payment.
Come get Road Ready with us. 🧡

26/09/2026

Please rate our new merchandise!!!
P400- Standard
P450- Personalized

26/09/2026

🧡 OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE GETTING A LITTLE EXTRA!

We are thrilled to welcome Ngwanuuza Lifestyle Group back to Girls Under the Hood!

Following the love our participants showed for their T-shirts at our 2024 workshop, Founder of Ngwanuuza Kgomotso Garebakwena is once again making sure our 21 November participants leave with their own beautiful T-shirt. 🧡

Your workshop ticket gets you the experience ; Ngwanuuza gets you dressed for it. 😉

And yes, our exclusive GUTH merch will also be available to purchase for those who want to represent the movement beyond the workshop. 🔥

Ngwanuuza × Girls Under the Hood Africa
Supporting women. Building confidence. Getting road ready.

26/09/2026

The four GUTH pillars

1. Practical Car Skills for Everyday Women
Basic vehicle knowledge, tyre changes, fluids, warning lights, jump starts, pre-trip checks and the confidence to deal with everyday roadside situations.

2. Girls in Grassroots Motorsport

Creating entry points for girls into motorsport ,not necessarily only as racers, but into the wider ecosystem around racing, technical skills, mechanical knowledge and opportunities.

3. Women in Automotive & Motorsport

Building visibility and connections for women already working in the sector : mechanics, engineers, racers, technicians, entrepreneurs, media and other professionals, while creating networks for the next generation.

4. Defensive Driving & Safe Mobility

Helping women and communities become safer, more confident road users. Our formal defensive-driving offering is planned for 2027, but for the festive season, safe-mobility/road-safety conversation is a priority for 2026

23/09/2026

🚨 EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

GIRLS UNDER THE HOOD AFRICA IS BACK! 🚗

And we are officially counting down to 21 NOVEMBER 2026 our first Safe Mobility Workshop for 2026.

If you have been asking us, “When is the next workshop starting?” … THIS IS IT!
2027 calendar will be shared soon.

On 21 November, we are bringing women together for a practical, hands-on session designed to help you feel more confident and prepared behind the wheel before the festive season begins.

Because December is a time for family, travel, road trips and long journeys ; but it is also one of the periods when our roads see increased traffic and serious road crashes.

We want to play our part.

We want our women to know what to do when that tyre goes flat.
What those warning lights actually mean.
How to check essential fluids.
What to do before a long journey.
How to respond when something goes wrong.

And most importantly, we want you to leave saying:

“I CAN DO THIS.”

🚗 21 NOVEMBER 2026
📍 Gaborone
⏰ 4-hour practical workshop
👩🏾 For women who want to feel more confident and prepared on the road.

🎟️ EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Our early-bird rate runs until 2 October.

From 3 October, the regular registration fee will be P350.

Spaces are limited (30) so if you have been waiting for the workshops to begin, now is the time to register.

And there is MORE!

We have some exciting new partners and sponsorships that we cannot wait to unveil on 21 November. We are incredibly excited about the organisations joining us on this journey and what this means for the future of Girls Under the Hood Africa.

Because this is only the beginning.

In 2027, defensive driving and safe mobility education will become an even bigger part of what we offer.

But for now, our mission is simple:

Let’s help our women travel safely this festive season.

Let’s make our roads safer, one confident driver at a time. ❤️

Ready to register? Contact us on the numbers on the poster or send us a DM right here on Facebook/Instagram. Have a question? Ask us!

15/09/2026

MEET THE TEAM | GIRLS UNDER THE HOOD AFRICA 🚘

Behind Girls Under the Hood Africa is a diverse team bringing experience from different industries, disciplines and countries ; united by a shared commitment to creating more confident, skilled and safer women on the road and in the automotive space.

Our work is built around four key pillars:

🔧 Practical automotive skills for the everyday woman

🛡️ Defensive driving and road safety

🏁 Access and pathways into motorsport, including introducing girls at grassroots level

🤝 Networks, mentorship and opportunities connecting women across the automotive ecosystem

Meet the people helping us turn the vision into action.We have shared two profiles so far,look out for the other ones ❤️

30/03/2026

❤️❤️❤️

We are proud to announce Kagiso Madibana Kagiso Madibana as a nominee at the GoGetters’ Excellence Awards 2026, for the Community, Humanity & Social Good category. 🇧🇼

Kagiso Madibana is an award-winning social entrepreneur, strategic communications leader and published author whose work is rooted in storytelling, empowerment and sustainable community development. With over 17 years of experience across Botswana and beyond, she has built a distinguished career at the intersection of communication, advocacy and social impact, creating meaningful pathways for women, youth and underserved communities to thrive. Internationally recognised for her impact, Kagiso is a recipient of the prestigious Queen’s Points of Light Award, honouring her exceptional contributions to community development across the Commonwealth. A Chevening Scholar, she holds a Master’s degree in Media and Communications from Cardiff University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration, focusing on scaling social ventures and building sustainable impact models.

Her social impact work is both grassroots and transformative. Through the NAYANG Association, she has led initiatives that have delivered over 7,000 pairs of school shoes and sanitary products to children in underserved communities, while also spearheading the development of an inclusive orphanage designed to support vulnerable children, including those with special needs. She is also the Founder of Girls Under the Hood, an initiative empowering women with practical automotive skills to promote independence, confidence and economic participation. Professionally, Kagiso has worked with global organisations including the United Nations and has held leadership roles such as Chairperson of the Chevening Alumni Association Botswana, where she advanced initiatives in leadership, climate action and youth empowerment. A sought-after speaker and mentor, she continues to inspire audiences across platforms, using communication as a powerful tool to drive purpose, influence and lasting change.

Excellence deserves to be seen, honoured and celebrated globally! ✨