Microsoft South Africa and SABC announced plans to bring accessible AI fluency and digital skills learning directly to millions of South Africans through the national broadcaster's digital platform.
Announced at the 2026 Microsoft AI Tour Johannesburg, this collaboration is driven by Microsoft Elevate, the company's transformative initiative aimed at equipping individuals and organisations with the skills and tools needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy, and builds on the AI Skills Initiative, launched in 2025, where Microsoft pledged to train one million South Africans by 2026.
Since inception of the AI Skills Initiative, Microsoft has engaged 4 million learners, trained 1.4 million individuals, and credentialed nearly half a million citizens. These achievements demonstrate the scale of impact already underway, and the SABC collaboration represents the next step in ensuring that inclusive access to digital skills reaches every corner of the country.
