Microsoft partners with SABC Plus to widen reach for AI skillsMicrosoft South Africa and SABC have announced plans to bring accessible AI fluency and digital skills learning directly to millions of South Africans through the national broadcaster’s digital platform. It builds on the AI Skills Initiative, launched in 2025, where Microsoft pledged to train 1-million South Africans by 2026. Since inception the AI Skills Initiative, Microsoft has engaged 4-million learners, trained 1,4-million individuals, and issued credentials to nearly 500 000 citizens. Microsoft and the SABC intend to integrate AI fluency modules, refresh digital literacy pathways, and co-brand digital badges into the SABC Plus platform. Democratising AI skills is not just a goal – it is our responsibility to shape a more inclusive digital economy,” says Tiara Pathon, Microsoft Elevate AI skills director, South Africa.