Joburg rolling out smart poles

[Jan]

Joburg rolling out smart poles with free Wi-Fi

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.

 

[wingnut771]

From smart cities to smart poles.

 

[TheOracle]

How long before they get stripped for parts?

 

[wingnut771]

How long before they get stripped for parts?

The weekend.

 

[Lawnchairman]

The weekend.

in progress....

 

[KulQkumba]

Wonder when they are going to announce the planned launch of smart water in Joburg? I'm sure that's something the residents can really get behind.

 

[ToxicBunny]

I didn't see the L in that word initially and was like "WTF" are Joburg doing now?!?!?!

 

[neoprema]

At least while your car is destroyed by potholes and you have no water, you can look at a broken smart pole to feel better. Before its stolen...

 

[FiestaST]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2030223697856827511

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2030202328989524170

 

[Lawnchairman]

The poles are gone now.

 

[Zellephant]

From smart cities to smart poles.

Sure some smart p.o.e.s came up with the idea

The poles are gone now.

Unfortunately the smart p.o.e.s is still there though