
Gauteng province in South Africa is expanding its free Wi-Fi programme alongside digital skills training and smart safety initiatives, according to The Citizen. The report notes that technology is playing an increasingly important role in crime prevention and community safety in the province. The initiatives form part of broader provincial efforts to improve connectivity and equip residents with digital capabilities while leveraging technological tools to enhance public safety for communities across Gauteng.
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