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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metro described the launch as the dawn of a new era of connectivity, safety, and digital opportunity in the informal settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slovo Park is an informal settlement in the municipality, known for its ongoing, community-driven struggle for land tenure and service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The infrastructure is also future-ready, allowing for the integration of Internet of Things technologies and environmental monitoring systems,” the metro added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The municipality said the project forms part of its broader commitment to digital inclusion, improved service delivery, and developing safer, smarter communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to City of Johannesburg MMC for transport, Kenny Kunene, the initiative will bring tangible benefits to the residents of Slovo Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our goal is to ensure that no community is left behind in the digital age.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rollout aligns with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Tech Company’s goal of reducing the cost of telecommunications and enhancing connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our mission is to reduce the cost of telecommunications. Enable service delivery through connectivity-for-poor development,” it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also aims to enhance economic competitiveness and ease of doing business in the metro while contributing to safer communities and social upliftment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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