The City of Johannesburg’s Metropolitan Tech Company is set to launch its Smart Pole Project on Mpumelelo Street in Slovo Park on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
The metro described the launch as the dawn of a new era of connectivity, safety, and digital opportunity in the informal settlement.
Slovo Park is an informal settlement in the municipality, known for its ongoing, community-driven struggle for land tenure and service delivery.
“The Smart Pole is far more than a streetlight. It is a multi-functional technology hub designed to support residents through a range of innovative features,” the City of Johannesburg said.
These features include high-speed 4G and 5G connectivity with free public Wi-Fi access, energy-efficient LED lighting, integrated CCTV surveillance, and an emergency panic button system.
“The infrastructure is also future-ready, allowing for the integration of Internet of Things technologies and environmental monitoring systems,” the metro added.
The municipality said the project forms part of its broader commitment to digital inclusion, improved service delivery, and developing safer, smarter communities.
According to City of Johannesburg MMC for transport, Kenny Kunene, the initiative will bring tangible benefits to the residents of Slovo Park.
“With the activation of these smart poles, residents will experience improved visibility at night, enhanced safety measures, and greater access to online government services, educational platforms, and communication,” he said.
“Our goal is to ensure that no community is left behind in the digital age.”
Kunene will attend the launch, set to start at 10:00 on Saturday, 7 March 2026, on Cavendish Street in Nancefield, alongside MMC for Human Settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso.
According to the CEO of the City of Johannesburg’s Metropolitan Tech Company, Thedi Moropa, the initial rollout represents an important milestone for Johannesburg’s smart city journey.
“The Smart Pole infrastructure has been designed to be scalable and adaptable, enabling the future deployment of environmental sensors and additional smart city capabilities,” the city said.
The rollout aligns with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Tech Company’s goal of reducing the cost of telecommunications and enhancing connectivity.
“Our mission is to reduce the cost of telecommunications. Enable service delivery through connectivity-for-poor development,” it said.
It also aims to enhance economic competitiveness and ease of doing business in the metro while contributing to safer communities and social upliftment.
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