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Mi-Change Brings Cashless Donations For Homeless People To Johannesburg
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Mi-Change has launched its digital voucher system in Johannesburg, allowing residents to support homeless people by scanning a QR code on a participant’s lanyard and purchasing a R15 voucher through SnapScan.
The vouchers can be exchanged at U-turn Homeless Ministries and MES Centres of Hope for a hot meal, a shower, clean clothes or a safe place to sleep.
The system launched in Cape Town in July, where more than 12,000 vouchers were redeemed in its first three months. ‘Johannesburg’s rollout is supported by an R8.2 million grant from the Citi Foundation.
The vouchers can be exchanged at U-turn Homeless Ministries and MES Centres of Hope for a hot meal, a shower, clean clothes or a safe place to sleep.
The system launched in Cape Town in July, where more than 12,000 vouchers were redeemed in its first three months. ‘Johannesburg’s rollout is supported by an R8.2 million grant from the Citi Foundation.
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Wits Researcher Explores New Way To Connect Underserved Communities
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Wits University electrical engineer Warwick Brown is exploring how free-space optics could help bring internet access to communities that cannot afford fibre infrastructure.
Brown discussed the technology at the Southern Africa Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference, held at Champagne Sports Resort in KwaZulu Natal from 13 to 15 October 2026.
The conference brings together researchers and industry experts to share ideas and explore advances in telecommunications and digital connectivity.
Free-space optics uses beams of light to transmit data through the air, potentially offering an alternative to laying expensive fibre cables in areas where installation is difficult or unaffordable.
Brown discussed the technology at the Southern Africa Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference, held at Champagne Sports Resort in KwaZulu Natal from 13 to 15 October 2026.
The conference brings together researchers and industry experts to share ideas and explore advances in telecommunications and digital connectivity.
Free-space optics uses beams of light to transmit data through the air, potentially offering an alternative to laying expensive fibre cables in areas where installation is difficult or unaffordable.
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Africa Choice Awards Return To Pretoria Celebrating African Talent
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The Africa Choice Awards will return to Pretoria on 1 November, bringing together African entertainers and creatives for the seventh edition of the ceremony at the South African State Theatre.
This year’s theme, The Culture Reigns, celebrates African creativity across music, film, television, fashion and media, with South African actress Connie Ferguson among the personalities associated with the event.
Organisers also aim to use the awards to connect creatives, entrepreneurs and investors, creating opportunities for collaboration across African countries.
This year’s theme, The Culture Reigns, celebrates African creativity across music, film, television, fashion and media, with South African actress Connie Ferguson among the personalities associated with the event.
Organisers also aim to use the awards to connect creatives, entrepreneurs and investors, creating opportunities for collaboration across African countries.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 21.90 to the British Pound, and 18.53 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,157.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.06 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,963.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 21.90 to the British Pound, and 18.53 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,157.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.06 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,963.00.
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