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Media Alert: WCG to launch 50 Wi-Fi hotspots as part of provincial rollout

15 March 2016

WCG, NEOTEL TO LAUNCH FIRST 50 WI-FI HOTSPOTS AS PART OF PROVINCIAL ROLLOUT

Tomorrow, 16 March 2016, Premier Helen Zille will launch the first phase of a ground breaking Wi-Fi rollout to every ward across the Western Cape.

Premier Zille will be joined by Minister Alan Winde and NEOTEL Director Kennedy Memani.

All parts of the Province – metros and rural areas – will have access to Wi-Fi. This is the most comprehensive Wi-Fi rollout project championed by a provincial government in South Africa.

The Wi-Fi Hotspot launch will be followed by a question and answer session.

All media are invited to attend.

Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Time:  11:00 am  [NB: Please arrive earlier to allow for entry through the security checkpoint]           
Venue: Western Cape Government Press Room, 15 Wale Street, Cape Town

 

 

Media Enquiries: 

Michael Mpofu
Spokesperson for Premier Helen Zille

Cell: 071 564 5427
Tel: 021 483 4584
Email: Michael.Mpofu@westerncape.gov.za