The Mayor of Joburg, Parks Tau delivered his state of the City address in Soweto.
The City intends rolling out over 1000 Wi-Fi hotspots around Joburg before the end of the Mayoral term.
“The broadband network will significantly increase access through our libraries to the internet including open online courses. 35 libraries will be connected by June and all 85 libraries will have free internet access by the end of 2014,” said Tau.
Training over 1000 students a year in the City’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) operations, who will then work within communities to introduce the latest technology and ensure that the benefits of broadband network are experienced by all.
“Wi-FI has gone live already in the Orlando Communal Hall and at the following nine Rea-Veya stations: Orlando Stadium and Police Station, Soccer City, Noordgesig, Joburg Theatre, Park Station, Art Gallery, Carlton Centre and Fashion Square,” said Tau.
