WCape University student Taahir Patel is using Twitter data to map hijacking hotspots. SATNAC apps innovations SocialMedia
South African student Taahir Patel is tapping into Twitter data to map hijacking hotspots across the country.
His work is now being turned into a mobile application for general public use, to inform them of the dangers on the road. Launched in 1997, the initiative provides a platform for future industry leaders to present their research to current industry giants.
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