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Saxonsea, the home to the suburban residents of Atlantis, is a well established and self-sufficient community. Residents have taken ownership of their West Coast suburb since its establishment in the 1970s. They have welcomed a multitude of companies to implement improvements to their area, with TooMuchWifi being the latest investment

Mbekweni, meaning ‘respect’ in Xhosa, is a vibrant settlement in the Berg River. Nestled between the towns of Wellington and Paarl in the Western Cape, Mbekweni is home to seasonal workers on the fruit and wine farms surrounding the Berg River. A 2008 risk assessment report noted Mbekweni as a

Mushroomed on the sandy plains of the Cape Flats, sits one of Cape Town’s most rapidly expanding communities – Delft. Established in 1989 to be one of Cape Town’s first mixed race communities, Delft is a blend of culture and diversity. Due to the increase in population, Delft is divided

Cape Town’s Township internet service provider, TooMuchWifi, has announced that it has expanded its operations in the Western Cape province, bringing affordable and reliable internet connectivity to Mbekweni, a settlement between the towns of Wellington and Paarl, where there is a growing demand. In addition, the company is extending its

On July 18, the world unites to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day, a day of remembrance and action in honor of one of history’s most influential leaders. This year’s Mandela Day theme is climate change, food security, and solidarity among communities. This theme reflects some of the urgent challenges faced by

A community surrounded by Cape Town’s largest communities, Bishop Lavis runs rife with gangsterism, poverty, unemployment, and crime. These conditions make it one of the most marginalized communities in the city. These inferior conditions in the community impact heavily on the quality of life of the residents. TooMuchWifi believes everyone

Meet Anshu, an Ethiopian spaza shop owner in Khayelitsha, who has been a TooMuchWifi customer for around three years. We interviewed him to find out more about his experience as a shop owner, what it’s like being a Hotspot for TooMuchWifi and how it benefits his shop, as well as

TooMuchWifi believes internet access is a basic human right and should be made available to all economic classes. With only 25% of Africans having access to this basic essential, we have made it our mission to bring affordable internet access to all Africans. One way in which we can accomplish

Mthuthuzeli Stoan “Move” Galela is a self-taught dancer and mover. He grew up dancing on the streets of Gugulethu, Cape Town, after being inspired by watching his neighbour teach dance classes to the local kids. He has honed his skills of movement as a powerful way to give back to

Known for being one of the largest and fastest-growing townships in Cape Town, Khayelitsha is home to more than half of Cape Town’s unemployed population. Khayelitsha, meaning ‘New Home’ in Xhosa, was established in the 1980s to accommodate informal settlements along the Cape Flats. It has become a vibrant township

Imizamo Yethu (IY), a community rich in history and culture, is one of the many informal settlements formed during post-Apartheid. Situated in the picturesque suburb of Hout Bay, IY (meaning “Our Efforts” in Xhosa) consists of small shacks, shebeens, and even a photo exhibition in the small Township Museum. TooMuchWifi’s

A suburb established in the 1970s, Atlantis residents continuously fight for the bettering of their community. After leaving a legacy of poverty and unemployment, Atlantis residents and Cape Town leaders have invested in the improvement of the area. Now, TooMuchWifi has become an active member of the Atlantis community. TooMuchWifi