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Tech startup Memeza wants to cut crime in SA's worst areas by 50%

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JOHANNESBURG — Local crime-fighting technology startup Memeza is doing something rather unique. They've built low-cost alarm technologies that connect to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and which alerts nearby safety community members. There's essentially a one-off affordable cost involved with the system plus small monthly data charges. The technology has already shown to reduce crime by up to 100% in one area. Now Memeza has bigger plans after winning a $250 000 prize from global tech giant Google. In this interview, Thuli Mthethwa - who is the CEO of Memeza - tells us more. - Gareth van Zyl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Dec 2018 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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