by AKANI CHAUKE
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – MTN South Africa is providing digital devices to selected schools across the country as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign.
This initiative, through the MTN SA Foundation, marks the start of the academic year and signals the launch of MTN’s education programmes for 2026 following the official release of the 2025 matric results this past Monday.
These devices are allocated to schools as a support system to enable access to e-learning tools.
“Our commitment to education is not confined to moments of celebration – it is embedded in the start of every academic journey. By placing technology in the hands of learners, we open doors to knowledge, create pathways to opportunity, and lay the foundation for a future where no young person is left behind,” said Nompilo Morafo, Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer.
MTN has partnered with the DBE for more than two decades, supporting initiatives that strengthen South Africa’s education system.
The MTN SA Foundation dedicates more than half of its annual corporate social investment budget to education, investing in initiatives like the MTN Online School, scaled through the Siyavula partnership, which provides free digital learning resources to millions of learners; e-learning tools such as multimedia centres; and digital educator training development, equipping educators to effectively teach a 21st-century learner.
This initiative aligns with MTN’s strategy, which places digital inclusion at the heart of socio-economic development.
“Every device we deliver is more than hardware – it’s hope. It’s a chance for a learner to access knowledge, dream bigger, and achieve more. When we invest in education, we invest in South Africa’s future,” added Morafo.
– CAJ News