By Levy Masiteng
Seseko, in partnership with Microsoft South Africa, has completed the first phase of its AI, Robotics and Coding Programme, reaching 48 under-resourced schools across all nine provinces.
The partners said this initiative is aimed at equipping learners with critical digital skills needed in an increasingly technology-driven world.
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Schools involved in the programme received robotics kits and curriculum-aligned materials, allowing pupils to engage in hands-on learning that brings subjects like coding and artificial intelligence to life inside the classroom.
The programme also focused on empowering educators.
Teachers were given specialised training and accredited professional development, enabling them to integrate digital tools and concepts into their everyday teaching.
Seseko CEO Bradley Maseko said the programme is about unlocking opportunities for young people who might otherwise be left behind in the digital age.
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“Collaboration with industry leaders such as Microsoft shows how partnerships can help reshape education and better prepare learners for future careers,” he said.
Seseko has been positioning itself as a “key player” in bridging South Africa’s digital divide.
In recent months, the organisation has rolled out youth-focused initiatives that combine skills development with job creation, including deploying facilitators to support schools and communities with digital learning.
The organisation said it has plans to expand the programme, and hopes to reach even more schools and deepen access to technology education.
