Tiny South African smart village built by a university with free Wi-Fi and solar power

• Gwakwani, South Africa's first smart village, now has free Wi-Fi and solar power.
• The project was launched in 2013 by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) with the goal of improving infrastructure and quality of life for residents.
• The successful implementation of the UJ Gwakwani Village Project is expected to serve as a model for other rural areas in South Africa, highlighting the potential for technology-driven development to address poverty and inequality.