THE City of Johannesburg has prioritised several technology projects to realise its smart city ambitions, and it plans to invest R316.5 million to get them off the ground.
The projects include implementing an eHealth programme, an automated fare collection system for the Rea Vaya bus service, and installing fire detection and suppression mechanisms at substations.
Funding for the projects is as follows:
- R21.5 million for the implementation of the eHealth programme;
- R260 million over the medium term for an automated fare collection system for the Rea Vaya bus service;
- R15 million for an Integrated Intelligence Operating Centre; and
- R20 million for fire detection and suppression equipment at major substations over the medium term.
Joburg finance MMC Julie Suddaby explained that the municipality has some ways to go before the concept of a Smart City could become a reality.
“The concept of Smart City has been on Johannesburg’s agenda for some
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