A new Digital Skills Hub, developed by Afrika Tikkun with support from the MTN South Africa Foundation, has been launched in Diepsloot, Gauteng, to prepare young people for a fast-changing, AI-driven economy.

The Afrika Tikkun Digital Skills Hub represents a scalable model for township-based digital inclusion, demonstrating how strong partnerships can expand access, build local capability and reshape communities’ economic pathways.

Diepsloot, which is home to over 350 000 residents, faces high unemployment rates and limited access to technology.

Across South Africa, youth unemployment remains above 44%, while 70% of future jobs will require digital skills.

Through the hub, young people will gain access to courses in digital literacy, coding, website development, data analytics, digital marketing and workplace competencies, skills aligned to high-growth sectors.

The Afrika Tikkun Digital Skills Hub features 55 fully upgraded digital workstations and will serve as a central training site for the MTN Skills Academy.

The initiative directly supports national priorities such as the Youth Employment Intervention and the National Digital and Future Skills Strategy, positioning Diepsloot youth as active contributors to South Africa’s digital transformation agenda.

In the past three months alone, Afrika Tikkun has trained over 600 unemployed young people in digital literacy, job readiness and technical skills, demonstrating strong demand for opportunities in the digital economy.

“The real heroes of today are the young people of Diepsloot and the dedicated Afrika Tikkun team who walk this journey with them every day. We are honoured to support a partnership that uplifts communities from within,” says MTN Group chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer Nompilo Morafo.



Afrika Tikkun COO Marian Claite adds that the greatest contribution one can make is helping another person reach their full potential without expecting financial reward or recognition.