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Free resources and tools

Free tools and resources

We all need a helping hand when getting started!

This section is filled with as many free tools and Open source software we could find!

Check them out and use what you need to help you chase your passion!

Design

CANVA

Description

Canva is an online design and publishing tool – For anyone wanting to design anything, from logos and social media content to prints and more. Huge variety of free templates and stock media. 

Main use :

Create single size posts – Short media videos.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible tool.

Pricing :

Large available function on Free plan – Paid service included to allow for greater templates and function, But not required for a Beginner!

UNSPLASH

Description

Unsplash wants to make photography a universally accessible art form. Unsplash grants you an irrevocable, nonexclusive, worldwide copyright license to download, copy, modify, distribute, perform, and use photos from Unsplash for free, including for commercial purposes, without permission from or attributing the photographer or Unsplash.

Main use :

Free stock photography.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.

Pricing :

Free to use, high-definition photos.

1001 Free fonts

Description

Free fonts with categories such as calligraphy, handwriting, script, serif and more. Large and impressive collection of commercial free fonts that are high quality and easy to install.

Main use :

Unique font styles.

Devices :

Desktop function across all OS systems.

Pricing :

Limited Copyright use – Refer to each item for available usage regarding the downloadable fonts.

BEHANCE

Description

Behance is an online platform to showcase & discover creative work. Users showcase their work in the form of profiles comprised of Projects. Main focus is to showcase and discover creative work.

Main use :

Creative inspiration.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.

Pricing :

Free to view social platform.

Video

DAVINCI RESOLVE

Description

DaVinci Resolve is a color grading and video editing developed by Blackmagic Design. DaVinci Resolve combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production all in one software tool.

Main use :

Video and Audio editing Tool.

Devices :

Desktop function across all OS systems.

Pricing :

Free download available with full functionality. 

MAZWAI

Description

Mazwai is one a great site for high-quality HD videos, perfect for any project or video creation. 
Free stock footage clips, simple licensing, and no sign-up required.

Main use :

Free high quality stock videos.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.

Pricing :

Free to use but you must credit the author.

Sound

AUDACITY

Description

Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. The app lets you easily import, mix, and combine audio files.

Main use :

Record and edit Audio on your device.

Devices :

Desktop function across all OS systems.

Pricing :

Audacity is free, open source software. 

BEN SOUND

Description

Bensound provides quality royalty free music for use in Videos.

FREE License with Attribution
You can use the music for free in your multimedia project as long as you credit Bensound.com (in the description for a video).

Main use :

Add music to your Video/posts.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.

Pricing :

FREE License with Attribution – (in the description for a video).

Animation

BLENDER

Description

Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation.
 

Main use :

Creating animated films, visual effects.

Devices :

Desktop function across all OS systems.

Pricing :

Free and open-source software.

LOTTIE

Description

Lottie is an open source animation file format that’s high quality, interactive, and can be manipulated at runtime. A Lottie is a JSON-based animation file format.

Main use :

Create website Lottie animations.

Devices :

Desktop function across all OS systems.

Pricing :

Open source animation site – Free for use.

Marketing

Link tree

Description

A single page for you to add in all of your social media accounts, websites, stores, and more. It is all listed as links within your very own customisable bio landing page. Perfect for a creative with many channels!

Main use :

Landing page with multiple links.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.

Pricing :

Free to use with basic version.

MailChimp

Description

Mailchimp is a marketing automation platform and email marketing service. This is a Free resource to use when wanting to send out mass-marketing emails to your customers. Create a template and add in your contacts.

Main use :

Large scale emails for your advertising and marketing.

Devices :

Desktop function across all OS systems and Mobile.

Pricing :

Free to use with basic version. Paid service available for additional features but not needed.

Web space

FIGMA

Description

Figma is a online design tool that lets you create websites, user interface design, logos, and more. Figma is a great tool for beginners and experts, all for FREE.

Main use :

Unser interface design, web design, and animation.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Flexible options.

Pricing :

Free version for all with no obligations to purchase. Additional options available at cost.

FLIP HTML5

Description

FlipHTML5 is an online publishing platform that helps users create and publish digital magazines, brochures, catalogs, photo albums, annual reports, newspapers, and more. Website tool available.

Main use :

Create an eBook.

Devices :

Desktop function across all OS systems.

Pricing :

Free to use with host logo. Paid service available for no logo.

WEBSITE SETUP

Description

A free, step-by-step guide for making a website in an hour or less. This beginner’s guide will help you make your own website in an easy step-by-step format.

Main use :

Web Design for beginners

Devices :

Desktop function across all OS systems.

Pricing :

A free, step-by-step guide for making a website. They then offer additional charged services.

WEBFLOW

Description

Webflow is an in-browser design tool that gives you the power to design, build, and launch responsive websites visually. They also offer a free course on how to take your business online.

Main use :

Web Design for beginners

Devices :

Desktop function across all OS systems.

Pricing :

Each Starter Workspace lets you create 2 free Starter sites (also called “unhosted sites”).

Collaboration

DROP BOX

Description

Dropbox is a digital workspace that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, personal cloud, and client software. Easy to get to your files from multiple devices—computers, phones, and tablets. Free plan available for beginners.

Main use :

File storage and File sharing.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible Tool.

Pricing :

Free plan allows for an account to be used across devices, with a limit of 2GB use on the Free plan. Additional features available on paid plans.

MIRO

Description

Miro is a whiteboarding platform, specializing in collaboration, design, development, visualization and more. A great place to set up one screen and discuss your teams operations.

Main use :

Brainstorm and collaboration sessions.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Free version for starters with no obligations to purchase. Additional options available at cost.

Hailerz

Description

Hailerz is a place to discover global talent and unlock endless possibilities! Join the talent community and start connecting with other members through direct messaging.

Main use :

Talent sharing and networking.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible site.

Pricing :

Registration is free and anyone with talent can participate. All challenges are on Instagram!

More to come...

Local NPO's

SADAG

Description

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group teaches youths that Depression is treatable, and Suicide is preventable. SADAG also does extensive EAPs, corporate training, and employee wellness days. Chat online with a counsellor 7 days a week from 9am – 4pm via the Cipla WhatsApp Chat Line 076 882 2775. SMS 31393 or 32312 and a counsellor will call you back – available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Main use :

Mental health tool.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible Tool.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details available above.

RAPE CRISIS

Description

Learn about rape and how you can report it. Counselling support to survivors of rape and sexual violence. Our mission is to promote safety in communities, to reduce the trauma experienced by rape survivors, to encourage the reporting of rape and to work actively to address flaws in legislation.
24-hour helpline 021 447 9762 or WhatsApp 083 222 5164.

Main use :

Reporting and education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details available above.

SA GOV

Description

Free basic municipal services are services provided at no charge by the Government to poor households. The services currently include water and electricity. These services are provided by municipalities and include a minimum amount of electricity, water and sanitation that is sufficient to cater for the basic needs of a poor household. 

Main use :

Basic living requirements.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible Tool.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

Tears SA

Description

TEARS Foundation provides assistance nationwide with a 24 hour free SMS service to anyone who has access to a cellphone. We follow-up with the police on behalf of victims who have case numbers. We give them advice on how to apply for a protection order. We refer child victims to child friendly facilities. We guide women and men on how to leave abusive relationships.

Main use :

Reporting and education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

CHILD LINE

Description

To offer mental and emotional health services within the culture of Human Rights, through programmes that are preventative and responsive. LifeLine operates in 8 of the 9 Provinces of South Africa.  

Stop Gender Violence Helpline: 0800-150150 (toll-free) AIDS Helpline: 0800-012-322 (toll-free)  LifeLine South Africa National Counselling Line: 0861-322-322 (Shared call)  

Main use :

Reporting and education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible Tool.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details available above.

EDUCATION SA

Description

All information and employment links for the department of SA educators and resources. The Department of Basic Education is working hard to address the multiple and complex challenges that the education sector faces. 

The Department has put together a few resources, which we hope will be useful in your classroom.

Main use :

Information and education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

Business Tools

SME SA

Description

For entrepreneurs looking to up their knowledge, whether it’s their financial management or basic coding skills, online courses offer multiple opportunities. The biggest advantages of online courses are lower costs, flexibility, and convenience. With just the cost of data to consider, free online courses offer access to a variety of programmes that can be of benefit to entrepreneurs. Course duration varies, typically from a few hours, up to a few months.

Main use :

Business education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible Tool.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

FOUNDER SAUCE

Description

Welcome to Founders Sauce. We built this platform to enable entrepreneurs and creators to access the most valuable resources, impactful tools and deep insights to build the things they believe in.

Get tools to launch your startup or grow your business. Discover the best tools, content, communities & organisations to help you build your next creative or entrepreneurial venture.

Main use :

Business education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

HER VENTURE

Description

A fun, flexible and free award-winning app for women entrepreneurs. Fully usable offline to save data, Her Venture helps you access the knowledge, skills and confidence to transform your business.

Available on Android and iOS platforms in South Africa. Download it on your nearest Wi-Fi and start unlocking your business potential today.

Main use :

Business education.

Devices :

App for Android and IOS.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

THE WORK SPACE

Description

16 Useful Online Resources for South African Entrepreneurs. A number of online resources for South African entrepreneurs make it easier to start, manage and grow a business.

Here we offer a round-up of resources (with links), ranging from essentials like the CIPC and SARS to funding opportunities and inspirational podcasts that could make it easier to run your business.

Main use :

Business education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

Free Education

ALISON

Description

Alison is a free online course provider offering higher education and diploma courses to a range of students. There is no cost for you to study and complete any of the courses offered by Alison. 

Once you’ve completed a course, you’ll have the option to purchase a printed or digital certificate. With thousands of free course options around topics such as: IT, Health, Language, Business, Management, Personal Development, Sales & Marketing, Engineering & Construction and more.

Main use :

Free education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

COURSERA

Description

Coursera offers various Free courses designed to fit your needs. Curated from top educational institutions and industry leaders, our selection of Free courses aims to provide quality training for everyone—from individual learners seeking personal growth to corporate teams looking to upskill.

For those pursuing professional advancement, skill acquisition, or even a new career path, these Free courses can be a valuable resource. To access the materials for free, you need to sign up from the individual course pages.

Main use :

Free education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

IQ ACADEMY

Description

Course content is designed in collaboration with industry experts, so you get to learn the latest techniques for better, faster personal growth.

If you are not an iQ student, you can access a limited range of online micro-courses for free on our Virtual Campus platform. All you need to do is create a free account and you can start learning.

Main use :

Free education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

UCT HIGH SCHOOL

Description

Free Curriculum – Sign up for free and get access to all UCT Online High School learning material past exams and much more.

SA National Senior Curriculum (CAPS) only. UCT Online High School Free Curriculum (SA National Senior Curriculum, CAPS aligned) is about accelerating access to world-class high school education, so that we can unleash South Africa’s potential.

Main use :

Free education.

Devices :

Mobile, Tablet or Desktop – Very flexible.

Pricing :

Fee: Free for individuals – Contact details within link.

More to come...

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