Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Mxolisi Xayiya, will on Tuesday 1 April, launch the Memeza Women Empowerment Project and unveil the Memeza Community Alarm system to women and children in Gauteng.
The Memeza Personal Safety Alarm is a small key ring with a type of “panic button” that can be activated with ease when under attack.
Memeza’s Director, Thuli Mthethwa, developed the device and describes it as one of the simplest and most effective alarm systems which is operated by simply pulling on a lanyard. The alarm emits an oscillating alarm at 140 decibels.
The Innovation Hub has been assisting Memeza for two years with the development of the personal alarm system as well as a community alarm system. The Innovation Hub is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, an agency of the Department of Economic Development.
The media will have an opportunity to meet the innovator, Thuli Mthethwa and learn more about Gauteng government’s support for innovations that are responsive to social needs and challenges.
Date: Tuesday 1 April 2014
Time: 10h00 for 10h30 until 13h00 (lunch will be served at 13h00)
Venue: The Innovation Hub, Auditorium 1 (map available http://www.theinnovationhub.com/docs/TIH_Map.pdf )
RSVP:
Despina Harito by Monday 31 March.
Tel: 011 452 1840
Cell: 084 453 1755
E-mail: despina@corpcomm.co.za
Contact:
Phindile Kunene
Tel: 011 355 8443
Cell: 082 494 2409
E-mail: Phindile.kunene@gauteng.gov.za
