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In this delightfully choreographed presentation, Litha Soyizwapi tells the story of how his innate curiosity and natural chutzpah led him initially into graphic design and then, remarkably, onto a path where he taught himself to code and ultimately create one of the most successful apps in South Africa.
Litha Soyizwapi is a graphic designer and a self-taught app developer. His popular GauRider app is the quickest and most elegant way to manage commutes on Gautrain-the rapid transit railway system linking Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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@Dotrade
@Dotrade 8 лет назад
learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.
@Dotrade
@Dotrade 7 лет назад
One year letter i am still watching it again ,,,,and again
@abdysingh
@abdysingh 7 лет назад
One year and you're still struggling with basic English.
@saultube44
@saultube44 7 лет назад
Awesome!
@rockyjames9836
@rockyjames9836 7 лет назад
Mr Abhyuday Singh.... It is easy to criticize anyone,but need an open and kind heart to appreciate and respect others.Try to develop that first.....
@MicheleBize
@MicheleBize 7 лет назад
is Picasso ...Picasso said this quote
@pratipsarkar8921
@pratipsarkar8921 6 лет назад
When we learning something new we have got a tendency to jump to the cool part, a tendency to ignore the process but i think understanding the process that means ... you can create products that can have lasting values.. I think learning the basics means that u can break things apart and put them back together again...
@kalebk480
@kalebk480 5 лет назад
i just found this as a pretty underrated comment. . ."a tendency to ignore the process". . .
@TechubberBlogspotTechBlog
@TechubberBlogspotTechBlog 8 лет назад
Valuable message in this presentation - Learn the basics. Learn by doing. Apply Knowledge. Thanks for sharing.
@BiMiHi
@BiMiHi 7 лет назад
Thank you my good man
@Johnwww07
@Johnwww07 7 лет назад
Techubber - Tech Blog learn the basics. basics++ learn the basics
@vineethvictor4646
@vineethvictor4646 7 лет назад
Techubber - Tech Blog I
@kempoutzzz
@kempoutzzz 6 лет назад
It's funny how these same basic concepts keep popping up over the centuries of human life, but we don't really get them...
@wintatsehaye6440
@wintatsehaye6440 5 лет назад
awesome!!!!!!
@Brainbuster
@Brainbuster 7 лет назад
Play at 1.5x playback speed. ;)
@abbreviateTome
@abbreviateTome 7 лет назад
nice time management Hack ;)
@zhin13
@zhin13 7 лет назад
_Genius_ :D
@kevinrego9901
@kevinrego9901 7 лет назад
Good advice but 1.25 feels more ''natural'' :)
@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge
@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge 7 лет назад
I just noticed I've made the same comment lol
@xtianhdz
@xtianhdz 7 лет назад
how?
@NelsonMandelaUniversity
@NelsonMandelaUniversity 8 лет назад
Well done Litha - your university is proud of you!
@MsGnor
@MsGnor 7 лет назад
Me too!!! Watching this in London. Inspired by Litha - your perseverance, determination, and open mind. Well done :)
@smithconnie07
@smithconnie07 7 лет назад
Inspirational, Indeed!! 3 things we all should remember: Learn the basics...Learn by doing...And, Apply knowledge!!! simple and true.👍
@MAGAMAN
@MAGAMAN 6 лет назад
Most important thing to remember. Your race and color don't matter! Work hard and you can do anything you want. If you don't succeed, you didn't want it bad enough.
@bijithlalap
@bijithlalap 6 лет назад
I hate the viewers, he deserves more claps.. Thank you
@penielchery2765
@penielchery2765 5 лет назад
You are Funny
@xray6016
@xray6016 4 года назад
In Ted they comes to listen,it's not a entertainment show where people will shout, clap etc
@kolyxix
@kolyxix 7 лет назад
I too was a graphic design, currently re-learning programming. I see myself in you.
@great5610
@great5610 7 лет назад
I'm Inspired to learn coding too...Great and humble presentation
@LegendColgo
@LegendColgo 6 лет назад
This is so beautifully said, people make things so big while they dont understand the concepts first, learn basics, do the basics, that's it, stop making it like a big thing. While doing the basics there are multiple ways you can do them in programming languages, keep adding stuff to it and that's it!
@mpumelelolindanimchunu746
@mpumelelolindanimchunu746 8 лет назад
i'm just inspired by the this guys.., Litha Syizwapi , I never knew that TEDxSOWETO is happening
@sachinashtikar7007
@sachinashtikar7007 6 лет назад
Accidently clicked and got jackpot. He is great. Done great job through the speech.
@waellerbe
@waellerbe 7 лет назад
I have the greatest respect for *Litha's* story of how he taught himself to program. It's also encouraging to see how his exposure to maps and Geography at an early age played a big role in his learning experience. This is one success story that I will appreciate for many years to come. #LithaSoyizwapi
@JenTylerHooksnTales
@JenTylerHooksnTales 8 лет назад
Brilliant!! So inspiring. And this is relevant to me as a Crochet "artist"! It's been said that learning Crochet is similar in process to coding. I started three years ago and now I'm about to branch out as a crochet designer. There have been times I wanted to stab myself with my crochet hook, donate my yarn to charity and forget all about it. But I am absolutely PASSIONATE about this art-craft form. I wake up in the middle of the night, to crochet, because I HAVE TO finish a difficult piece and suddenly I have the solution. Everything you have said rings deeply true for me. Thank you!! Makers gonna Make, right!? :D
@gbravy
@gbravy 6 лет назад
And the makers gonna make, make, make, make, make..
@Randomcooking
@Randomcooking 6 лет назад
Jen Tyler I am wicked I laughed whe u said you wanted to stab yourself with crochet 😂😂😂 subscribe to my channel and I will do the same thanks
@suvraneelsaha8973
@suvraneelsaha8973 3 года назад
great
@mohanmenon1300
@mohanmenon1300 8 лет назад
Very inspirational. Will help many young to overcome their fears and doubts
@skybasquez6688
@skybasquez6688 8 лет назад
Really enjoyed this! I'm in the process of learning JavaScript myself! He gave me some great ideas of where to seek some more knowledge!
@Srivaishnavas
@Srivaishnavas 4 года назад
A thoughtful presentation.... the tone that talks to inner mind... He is calm in expressions with no rushing thoughts. Good job sir.
@sinduravishnu8306
@sinduravishnu8306 7 лет назад
Awesome way of learning using three pillars -learn the basics, learn by doing and apply knowledge
@fikinaturally_fikiswa2925
@fikinaturally_fikiswa2925 6 лет назад
whoaw to think I am passing through his home town when travelling to my village and not even once imagining there are people like him who comes from there - so proud and truly inspired. Lord maybe he can help with my idea after all - all of a sudden it's not such a far fetched dream at all
@jalapenohiway
@jalapenohiway 5 лет назад
Thank you for sharing your story & experiences. Congrats on the success of your app my friend!
@anuragsakure3351
@anuragsakure3351 5 лет назад
This is the best speech i ever heard.
@wintatsehaye6440
@wintatsehaye6440 5 лет назад
IDEALISM!!!!!!! u r what i call inspiration, just amazing!
@SrdjanRepensek
@SrdjanRepensek 7 лет назад
Well done Litha Soyizwapi, great inspiration. Thanks!
@n.chambers2828
@n.chambers2828 6 лет назад
Love the video. Learn by doing, apply knowledge and start at the basics. Thank you for your insight and inspiration.
@ungurunelu13
@ungurunelu13 7 лет назад
Extremely simple, very powerful! I picked up an apple - like vibe in terms of presentation but with much richer content. Congratulations !
@pasteros
@pasteros 6 лет назад
This is so encouraging. Thank you for sharing.
@ganyobiniiakwei5516
@ganyobiniiakwei5516 8 лет назад
I am a self taught programmer and yet every single day i keep learning towards being better at that ... i really do well in PHP and JAVASCRIPT....I started with HTML 5 and CSS3 and being at it for the past 3 years... this video really inspired me and taught me how to look at programming in a different way
@hurdaaye
@hurdaaye 8 лет назад
I completed the basics of HTML and CSS and now I'm leaning JavaScript and I'm doing this only the last three months what advice would you give me?
@Johnwww07
@Johnwww07 7 лет назад
KSP Multimedia i second that. cant stress enough on supplements
@dirisuisahadinoyi2944
@dirisuisahadinoyi2944 6 лет назад
Can one learn php without html or css
@sudiplamichhane6965
@sudiplamichhane6965 6 лет назад
first you need to have basic concept of html
@selemamolopa8487
@selemamolopa8487 7 лет назад
Very impressive. We will share this to many young people. We need more this stories.
@relaxation2526
@relaxation2526 5 лет назад
Moving deeply my soul. Excellent presentation.
@Toluwase1000
@Toluwase1000 6 лет назад
Learn the basics. Learn by doing. Apply Knowledge.
@YoungDen
@YoungDen 4 года назад
Underrated comment here
@thedarkie1
@thedarkie1 7 лет назад
Kudos to you man, keep up the good work. Inspirational 🙌🏿
@josephsm4661
@josephsm4661 5 лет назад
Appreciate his clarity about " Learning process", and he proved it himself and to people around the world by building relevant and useful app
@juliel759
@juliel759 7 лет назад
beautiful and encouraging. Thank you
@_yatab_
@_yatab_ 5 лет назад
So inspired to start something. Great journey to learn from!
@lovely31bluprint
@lovely31bluprint 6 лет назад
Peace and blessings. Thank you for your inspirational words.
@TruthofDilly
@TruthofDilly 2 года назад
Thank you for this…I was feeling discouraged but going to keep going , you made me want to keep going. Thank you 🙏🏽 😊👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@Devrhoid
@Devrhoid 4 года назад
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate the lessons.
@bernardsebothoma4866
@bernardsebothoma4866 9 лет назад
....Da Lithas! Your presentation is an inspiration to many....Thank you so much for sharing such inspiring piece....
@HP-vy6is
@HP-vy6is 7 лет назад
I am really want to be Machine learning engineer in months, So I will be dedicating 1 hour/ day to programming before breakfast....daily :)....Thanks for motivating, Mr. Litha Soyizwapi
@NKNKNKILLER
@NKNKNKILLER 7 лет назад
Not enough. Programming sessions take some time. better to invest 3 hours every 3 days.
@user-xp5or3fg9b
@user-xp5or3fg9b 6 лет назад
NOW ONE YEAR AFTER SAYING WHAT YOU SAID DID YOU REACH YOU GOAL?
@murad4485
@murad4485 6 лет назад
don't burn your self dude..
@rban123
@rban123 4 года назад
To get to the level of machine learning engineer will most likely require many years of intense studying
@SkyHermit
@SkyHermit 3 года назад
How are you doing now?
@misslynda82
@misslynda82 8 лет назад
Thanks! This year I want to learn to code. It's the way of the future
@hasanjoumaa7887
@hasanjoumaa7887 7 лет назад
Yeah did u?😂
@misslynda82
@misslynda82 7 лет назад
I've started!
@hasanjoumaa7887
@hasanjoumaa7887 7 лет назад
I am now trying to start.i am trying to finding a way to start learning (I still didnt watch this video the internet is extremely slow right now its not opening):p
@hasanjoumaa7887
@hasanjoumaa7887 7 лет назад
Thank you.any more advices?beacause i have zero information about coding!
@musab1223
@musab1223 6 лет назад
so did u
@mmaphefokefilwe4382
@mmaphefokefilwe4382 9 лет назад
Wow! I'm inspired...well done.
@okkami676
@okkami676 8 лет назад
I don't know why I keep thinking of Snoop Dog....
@Music-mi5gg
@Music-mi5gg 8 лет назад
Chris Bosh + Snoop
@alphafox1307
@alphafox1307 7 лет назад
Ok kami snoop dogg, the inventor of sharp Rolling code++
@gilang8323
@gilang8323 6 лет назад
damn
@nottobe2916
@nottobe2916 6 лет назад
Thank you! It was killing me not recognizing how I know him.
@memsdr
@memsdr 6 лет назад
Lol
@kelvinesekon6074
@kelvinesekon6074 7 лет назад
i like this presentation Mr. Litha........thumb up!
@ChroniclesofAJ
@ChroniclesofAJ 8 лет назад
Great video
@sanpwel
@sanpwel 6 лет назад
So inspiring... Awesome presentation!
@fabischclinton8837
@fabischclinton8837 6 лет назад
very lovely presenation
@android-mad
@android-mad 7 лет назад
LEARN THE RULES LIKE A PRO, SO YOU CAN BREAK THEM LIKE AN ARTIST.
@kiarasmith8549
@kiarasmith8549 3 года назад
So happy to see South Africa 🇿🇦 👏🏾
@GoodConversations273
@GoodConversations273 7 лет назад
I'm very inspired by this, although i am a bit nervous on trying to learn code. I feel that with determination you can change the world now thanks Litha for the inspiration God Bless!
@atomm7316
@atomm7316 7 лет назад
LeGNd GaME First ask yourself this. Do I love to code? Do I feel this is not a job, but a passion?
@lubabaloboya5092
@lubabaloboya5092 7 лет назад
Wow. Thanks for the inspiration.
@motheralice9371
@motheralice9371 6 лет назад
Appreciate your video, Thank you for sharing it.
@Dotrade
@Dotrade 8 лет назад
what a great presentation it really inspires every student
@tolah8525
@tolah8525 8 лет назад
very inspiring specialy to us jnr programers
@happythoughts5872
@happythoughts5872 7 лет назад
Good inspirations! Thanks...
@Erik-yx2pj
@Erik-yx2pj 5 лет назад
This guy is fantastic. Im currently teaching myself the Python language so a talk like this is just what I needed. I know what I want to do with it, just not how to do it at this point. I am on the road to getting there so its great to hear success stories.
@Kinoti9
@Kinoti9 5 лет назад
Hey man how is that going? I am also learning and in less than 2 months I want to be somewhere tangible.
@fadeandbraid8321
@fadeandbraid8321 5 лет назад
I'm learning too yippeeee
@johnfedorov8089
@johnfedorov8089 5 лет назад
@@Kinoti9 Where are you now? What did you do with your knowledge
@Kinoti9
@Kinoti9 5 лет назад
@@johnfedorov8089 I actually finished one of the longest tutorial I was taking yesterday. So I have an e-commerce project am working on currently and yeah that's where am at the moment. How about you man?
@HoangNguyen-pv6fz
@HoangNguyen-pv6fz 2 года назад
@@Kinoti9 Sincerely curious. How are you with your coding journey now?
@charlesodo9391
@charlesodo9391 5 лет назад
Can someone tell me the composer of that intro background music. I loooovvveee it!
@justsimple6333
@justsimple6333 6 лет назад
Am humbled and impressed
@andilerodney7215
@andilerodney7215 8 лет назад
this is amazing thank you
@TechInsiderSolution
@TechInsiderSolution 3 года назад
Very inspirational !
@sangharramesh
@sangharramesh 6 лет назад
Really awesome speech
@mudewitz
@mudewitz 2 года назад
Simply well said. Thank you
@AliKhan-zw2ni
@AliKhan-zw2ni 8 лет назад
Great message for every one
@forty2329
@forty2329 6 лет назад
I watch MIT courses too... glad I do that.
@manishsubbu216
@manishsubbu216 4 года назад
From where do u watch plzzz say me too
@ramesh.programming
@ramesh.programming 4 года назад
@@manishsubbu216 RU-vid
@mainakmaity1422
@mainakmaity1422 3 года назад
MIT openware
@hleet
@hleet 7 лет назад
Great inspiration !
@gogipbhal4101
@gogipbhal4101 6 лет назад
amazing inspiration
@ntoshndamase7348
@ntoshndamase7348 6 лет назад
Than Litha this is so inspiring
@alitanwir3372
@alitanwir3372 8 лет назад
Excellent talk
@leo-rq2ei
@leo-rq2ei 8 лет назад
great presentation!
@thewatch01983
@thewatch01983 6 лет назад
Excellent!
@revywild
@revywild 6 лет назад
I was so proud of myself for going through the rigours of bootacmap, then job applying like crazy, then getting a job. But THIS DUDEEE!!!! make my jaws drop XD.
@jc9101
@jc9101 6 лет назад
I am into IT Infrastructure and I've got 9 years of rich Infra experience. I quit my job to learn new technologies. I often get low, feel discouraged and battle with my own mind for quitting the job, but I am not taking my decision back. You have helped me to see what I was missing! This is awesome. I am not a quick learner and I spend significant amount of time in learning basics - that's what I believe in. If you know the rules (basics), you can play like a professional.
@user-yk5xu8gr1e
@user-yk5xu8gr1e 3 года назад
Hey Dream Big ..how are you doing now....found any success....do reply if u see this 🙂 maybe u found a job? started a business?
@jc9101
@jc9101 3 года назад
@@user-yk5xu8gr1e Thanks for checking. I am doing fantastic now. I work for a multinational company and I've been the top performer for the last two years. I genuinely like what I do. I am still learning. How're you doing?
@user-yk5xu8gr1e
@user-yk5xu8gr1e 3 года назад
@@jc9101 Awesome! Im happy to read you made good progre ss and ur gamble paid off 😀 I am in the struggling phase it took me years to find my feet because of a horrible childhood. But I am trying to get there....with a bad childhood thingd just become ten times more difficult. Thanks for asking 😊
@jc9101
@jc9101 3 года назад
@@user-yk5xu8gr1e Things are gonna be fine. You need to believe in yourself. Spend time with God. I didn't have a good childhood either. My parents struggled to afford my tuition fee and we never had any fancy food during my childhood. Things have changed now. Just believe in yourself and do what's right. Your hardwork will surely pay off. Be strong and don't give up.
@ntobekodube2081
@ntobekodube2081 7 лет назад
Inspiring...Thanks man
@wahinenuiloa
@wahinenuiloa 5 лет назад
Started off kinda slow but this turned out to be one of the best TED talks Iʻve watched. He should have started the talk with the Picasso quote. His thoughts really put things into perspective for me - a 51 year old professor.
@josephthecreator
@josephthecreator Год назад
Valuable talk, thank you!
@RashawMusic
@RashawMusic 6 лет назад
Amazing Ted Talk!👍💪
@leereedembroidery
@leereedembroidery 3 года назад
Thank you!
@mackiemage
@mackiemage 7 лет назад
we need a transcript in order to send this where essential and no video available...
@sukhino4475
@sukhino4475 4 года назад
Beautiful
@venkateshbattula98
@venkateshbattula98 7 лет назад
wow really inspirational
@gea303
@gea303 6 лет назад
Soo inspiring.
@victorvandyke9898
@victorvandyke9898 3 года назад
Brilliant!
@akarsh8277
@akarsh8277 6 лет назад
excellent...
@pianopov7933
@pianopov7933 8 лет назад
Like it a lot!
@Warpgatez
@Warpgatez 3 года назад
Very good presentation.
@matthewws5694
@matthewws5694 5 лет назад
Great video. Inspired
@OusmaneDiallo-cu6tc
@OusmaneDiallo-cu6tc 4 года назад
Your story is inspireing
@sebastienngaruiya189
@sebastienngaruiya189 6 лет назад
coders are the rockstars of the 21st centuary
@georgemaredi5771
@georgemaredi5771 7 лет назад
Really enjoyed the video. I hope we too, can change the world.
@ratelhoneybadger
@ratelhoneybadger 6 лет назад
Indeed "the Light"😊
@hlokomani
@hlokomani 5 лет назад
Great!
@sal191_
@sal191_ 6 лет назад
Inspiring
@anathimajol2184
@anathimajol2184 6 лет назад
What language would you advice to start with
@JustMe-rl5ym
@JustMe-rl5ym 4 года назад
Wow, thank you.
@XxelitebeautyxX
@XxelitebeautyxX 9 лет назад
Nice story, I am also learning how to code.. Its fun !
@justinshort3296
@justinshort3296 8 лет назад
+namit saxena How is the coding going? I am also trying to learn how to code but I really don't know where to start, do you know of any good sites? What programming language are you learning?
@XxelitebeautyxX
@XxelitebeautyxX 8 лет назад
Justin I am learning C++ and my target is to start HTML by next year. Can we talk on facebook? I can easily help you there. facebook.com/namit2saxena My ID.
@liizzset
@liizzset 8 лет назад
+namit saxena You guys tried w3Schools for HTML5 and newboston channel for C++ and Java. Just a channel and website I remembered off the top of my head. I have learnt some but most of my code from these and other sources. Also Coursera.com can help. Plus the sites Treehouse and Lynda. The first one is free i.e. Coursera. Also Codeacademy.com and KhanAcademy.
@rotrooney
@rotrooney 8 лет назад
+Justin Short What language are your learning?
@TheHackerProtocol
@TheHackerProtocol 8 лет назад
+namit saxena Try Khanacademy or code.org :))
@Url_jay
@Url_jay 2 года назад
amazing Content
@donblack1571
@donblack1571 3 года назад
This was awesome
@angela360life
@angela360life 4 года назад
Great story 👍
@amanyelseheily
@amanyelseheily 4 года назад
great
@TheCreeperRealm
@TheCreeperRealm 8 лет назад
True Inspiration!
@princealmighty5391
@princealmighty5391 7 лет назад
Douglas Block u have issues get lost
@Kaizennit
@Kaizennit 8 лет назад
very inspiring! :)
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