Accenture in South Africa

Great conversations with clients, partners and SAP leaders about the future of AI-powered transformation at SAP Connect Day Southern Africa 2026. Special thanks to Eros Cipani for sharing valuable insights on building autonomous enterprises at scale, and thank you to SAP South Africa for an excellent event. We’re looking forward to continuing the conversation on AI, data and cloud-driven innovation. If you missed the event, you can watch the recording here: https://accntu.re/4gyBAel [ID: A group posing behind an Accenture-branded counter at SAP Connect Day Southern Africa 2026. Three robots on a convention floor, a humanoid robot, a "Joule" robot in a blue tracksuit, and a quadrupedal dog-like robot. An Accenture booth with a counter, yellow stools, and a large screen showing a speaker.]

As we celebrate National Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress made and the importance of continuing to build workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We kicked off Women’s Month with an inspiring conversation featuring our CEO, Kgomotso Lebele, HR Director Patience Mathebula-Okoruwa, and acclaimed lawyer, author and leadership advocate Linda Kasonde. Together, they explored authentic leadership, resilience, breaking barriers, and the actions needed to turn inclusion into lasting change. This year also marks the 70th anniversary of South Africa’s historic 1956 Women’s March, a powerful reminder that progress is built through collective action. When more voices are included, we create more opportunities to innovate, grow, and shape a better future. Throughout Women’s Month, we’re celebrating the remarkable women across our business, communities, and country who continue to lead with purpose and inspire the next generation. 💜 #WomensMonthSA #NationalWomensDay #WathintAbafaziWathintImbokodo [Accessibility Description: A stack of books by Linda Kasonde titled "Women, Resilience, and the Will to Lead" sits beside a purple Accenture gift bag. Three speakers take the stage for a panel discussion with Linda Kasonde's title displayed on the background screen. A speaker stands at a podium giving the welcome introduction, while three panelists sit behind. Afterward, four people smile and pose together near the stage, and the event closes with a large group photo of attendees and speakers.]

AI is transforming cybersecurity at an unprecedented pace, but are organisations keeping up? New research reveals significant gaps in cloud security, data governance and identity management across South African organisations… just as AI is making cyber threats faster, smarter and harder to contain. In this article, Kgomotso Lebele explores why cyber resilience must become a core part of every AI strategy—and what businesses can do now to strengthen their defences. 📖 Read more via ITNewsAfrica.com here: https://accntu.re/4boSqJV [Accessibility description: Image of two people behind screens with title overlay "AI is raising South Africa's cybersecurity stakes" beneath a Greater Than symbol.]

We marked Mandela Day by coming together in Johannesburg to give back to our communities. In partnership with Rise Against Hunger Africa, 90 volunteers showed up and got to work packing 156960 meals for families in need, turning 67 minutes into something truly meaningful. Thank you to everyone who took part. It was a privilege to spend the day giving back alongside our colleagues and community partners. [Accessibility description: 4 images from the day showing Accenture volunteers packing meals and smiling to-camera.]

74% of consumers would hand routine tasks to an #AI agent, on their terms. That changes everything. Brands have always competed to win hearts and minds. Now, they need to win algorithms too. As conversations focus on growth and relevance in the age of AI, this shift is already reshaping how decisions get made. Explore the findings: https://accntu.re/4b16uch [Image Description: A carousel revealing how agentic AI is reshaping shopping with stats on consumer trust, AI decision-making, and what it means for brands.]

Fifteen years ago, just over 10 kids raced handmade wire cars down the streets of Philipstown. Today, that same race reaches screens, and wins awards around the world 🏆 We're proud to recognise the incredible work that was honored on the global stage at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The Philipstown WireCar Foundation: The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix won not 1 but 2 accolades at Cannes - silver in Entertainment, and Bronze in Creative Data. It also came 2nd in the ACT Responsible program, which recognises impact-based work in industry. Congratulations to the Philipstown community for making this a Cannes Lions to remember. https://accntu.re/4v3JbWD [Video Description: In Philipstown, South Africa, children build and race handmade wire cars in the WireCar Grand Prix. Real footage shifts into a cinematic CGI world and a mobile racing game. Social posts celebrate the documentary on Prime Video, closing on 200+ countries reached and $600K pledged to the foundation.]

In South Africa, agentic commerce is not a future trend - it is a present-day competitive battleground. At our inaugural Accenture Agentic Commerce Webinar, we explored where this shift is showing up… and what it means for brands across retail, consumer goods, and beyond. A few standout insights: • AI is moving upstream: influencing not just discovery, but decision-making and transaction execution. • Consumers are increasingly relying on agents to compare, decide, and purchase on their behalf. • In South Africa alone, 77% of consumers already use AI for search, and adoption continues to accelerate. The organisations that act now — optimising for AI-driven journeys, investing in data, and rethinking customer experience — will define the next era of commerce. Thank you to our speakers and partners for bringing this conversation to life. Alberto Dolci, Aurélie Bié, Adheesh Ori You can watch the webinar replay in full here: https://accntu.re/4wZvKcs [Accessibility description: Graphic with title 'Agentic Commerce in Africa', subtitle 'Agentic Commerce is no longer emerging - it's already reshaping how people buy', Accenture logo, and colourful background image.]

As AI systems become more complex, control blind spots are growing. Sovereignty needs to reach across the entire AI stack, not just its foundations. Explore what leaders need to consider next: https://accntu.re/4tO2ti4 [Image description: A chart shows only 22% of organisations apply sovereignty to AI models, with data and infrastructure leading and a clear gap across the stack.]

Accelerating opportunities for the next generation of talent: applications for the Accenture Education Trust are now open. 🎉 We’re looking for high-performing students in South Africa who are passionate about technology and innovation to join our scholarship programme. Successful candidates will receive a full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, meals, books, and a laptop – along with ongoing mentorship and support. If you’re in your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Honours year, studying a technology-aligned degree with a strong academic record, we want to hear from you. 🔗 Apply here: https://accntu.re/42u4jcJ [Accessibility description: Image of people working with title “Reinvent with Accenture”, subheading “Accenture Education Trust applications now open!”]

World-class athletes deserve world-class support. We’re proud to be partnering with the WTA to create better experiences for players and fans of women’s tennis, across the globe. Together we’ll build smarter tech and tools to help power the next exciting chapter of women’s tennis. Learn more: https://accntu.re/42fOvds [Image Description: A bright yellow tennis ball sits on a professional-style court with purple and white markings, alongside WTA and Accenture logos with text naming Accenture the Official Business & Technology Consulting Partner.]