A community-based security system named Jonga has been developed in South Africa. The security system comprises of motion sensor detector that sends an alert message on Jonga’s app in case of intrusion. The alert message is sent with the help of the Sigfox 0G network operated by SqwidNet in South Africa. Thereafter, the user can confirm the validity of the intrusion and if it is a valid alert, he/she can alert the neighbours/local security.
The brainchild of Ntsako Mgiba, Jonga has been designed after seeing the unresponsiveness of police in low-income communities and their inability to protect their homes due to the high cost of security systems. Seamless installation and activation of the device ensure that the low-income communities without technical know-how get increased security.
The device uses an Iris motion sensor that has a battery life of six months and the battery can be recharged via USB. The device can be remotely activated with the Bluetooth through Jonga mobile phone application. Besides, sending alerts to the user upon intrusion, the Jonga device scares off the intruder with the siren. Jonga with its innovative approach aims to reach the communities using an Agent Network that allows members of the communities to be ambassadors of the Jonga brand. This initiative will support the spread of the solution throughout South Africa.
