- The Gauteng Department of eGovernment is rolling out free WiFi to several Johannesburg hostels including Diepkloof, Alexandra, Orlando West, and others.
- The initiative connects these hostels to the Gauteng Provincial Network, aiming to provide free internet for education, employment, entrepreneurship, entertainment, and government services
- Part of the Department of eGovernment’s R1.5 billion budget is for expanding free public WiFi across the province.
The Gauteng Department of eGovernment, responsible for the province’s digital infrastructure, has announced that it will be rolling out free WiFi to hostels in the City of Johannesburg.
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There has been a significant change in how social grants are being delivered in South Africa in the past few years. What used to be a sluggish and paper intensive process is becoming more and more electronic. I have seen plenty of individuals enjoy this change - but not everybody has enjoyed it. We can discuss the way technology is changing the grant system at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and how this will impact millions of citizens.
From Queues to Clicks: The Digital Shift
Not long ago, it used to take people long queues to apply or enquire on their status of SASSA grant. It took hours to determine whether an application had been approved. Everything changed with the introduction of digital tools.
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African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient?
A smart city uses digital tools such as sensors, data networks and connected devices to run services more efficiently and respond to problems in real time. From traffic and electricity to public safety and waste removal, smart technologies aim to make life smoother, greener and more connected.
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The effective use of smart city elements will enable true public healthcare by keeping the population informed of critical updates.
Rapid urbanisation, primarily due to economic migration in cities, such as Johannesburg, has placed additional strains on scarce resources, including healthcare services.
Johannesburg, in particular, struggles to meet demands for emergency medical care, especially when emergency departments have reached critical capacity and ambulances have to be diverted to nearby hospitals.
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- Gauteng has said that it will use the R1.5 billion budget it received for eGovernment to roll out new digital technologies across the province.
- These include new internet locations, crime prevention tech, and for ICT skills development.
- The MEC for eGovernment said that the budget is a “positive step in the right direction.”
The Gauteng Department of eGovernment, which oversees the province’s digital infrastructure and electronic services, has received a budget of over R1.5 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year.
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