South African President Cyril Ramaphosa might just have achieved what most politicians live for; appearing in two places simultaneously.
While he physically addressed a digital economy summit audience in Midrand, Johannesburg, his holographic likeness delivered remarks 128km (80 miles) away at the Rustenburg Civic Centre.
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A live 3D holographic image of President Cyril Ramaphosa transmitted from the Gallagher Convention Centre to the Rustenburg Civic Centre in the North West during the inaugural 4th Industrial Revolution SA - Digital Economy Summit. #4IRSA #4IR #DigitalEconomySummit
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In a statement , the president's office said the first-of-its-kind presentation showcases “the advancements in technology and immense opportunities of the digital economy".
For the statemet click here : http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/press-statements/president-ramaphosa-address-inaugural-4th-industrial-revolution-sa-digital-economy