About S2L
Our Mission
South Africa has one of the highest smartphone penetration rates on the continent. Most people have a powerful computer in their pocket. But having access to a device is only half the story. Millions of South Africans lack the digital skills needed to use that device for work, education, or daily tasks like banking and government services.
Something to Learn Online exists to close that gap. We create short, practical digital literacy courses that anyone can follow, regardless of their background or experience. Our goal is simple: give people the skills they need to participate fully in the digital world.
What We Teach
Our courses focus on the tools and platforms people actually use. That means social media like Facebook and WhatsApp, productivity tools like Google Apps and Microsoft Office, video conferencing with Zoom and Teams, and essential services like the SARS eFiling app.
Every course is built around practical skills that lead to real outcomes, whether that is finding a job, running a small business, or simply staying connected with family.
Who We Help
Smartphone Users
People who have a phone but need help using it fully
Job Seekers
Building digital skills to improve employment prospects
Small Business Owners
Using digital tools to grow and manage a business
Elderly Learners
Getting comfortable with technology at their own pace
Rural Communities
Accessing digital skills no matter where they live
Our Approach
We design everything mobile-first. Our courses are short video lessons that work well even on slower data connections. Each course is broken into bite-sized lessons of about 4 minutes each, so you can learn during a lunch break or a taxi ride.
We believe language should never be a barrier to learning. That is why we are building all our courses in both English and Xhosa, with more languages planned for the future.
The Team
Something to Learn Online is a project by mobilearn.africa, a media company based in Cape Town that specialises in creating digital content for impactful communications.
We combine media production expertise with a deep understanding of the South African digital landscape to create courses that actually make a difference.
Our Impact
Courses available in all 11 official South African languages, with more content on the way.