Telkom
FutureMakers
Our primary incubator partner providing funding, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge infrastructure for hardware development.
Now Live: Fire-Link Lite Solution
Saving Lives Through
Smarter Detection.
Empowering vulnerable communities with dual-alert heat sensors and GPS technology. Locally built in South Africa, designed for the world.
1st Place
Telkom Hackathon
24/7
Offline Monitoring
Solar
Sustainable Tech
SDG11
SDG9
SDG1
SDG3
Who We Are
Engineering Safety for the Unprotected.
Founded at the Central University of Technology (CUT), DeTech was born from a simple but urgent question: "How do we stop fire disasters before they destroy lives?"
Delight Tshitangano and Kabelo Makhetha joined forces to engineer a solution that works even where internet and power infrastructure fails.
Our Mission
To bridge the detection gap in underserved areas with affordable, life-saving technology.
Our Vision
A world where fire disasters no longer claim lives or livelihoods through early detection.
Evolution
The Road to Impact.
Ideation
Where the spark began. The core concept of Fire-Link Lite was born during intense brainstorming at the Telkom 10X Hackathon.
1st
Telkom 10X Hackathon
2023
Innovation
Refining the technology. At the Geekulcha Annual Hackathon, we expanded the technical architecture and integrated real-time GPS alert logic.
3rd
Geekulcha Hackathon
2023
Research & Prototype
Moving to the real world. Under Telkom FutureMakers, we transitioned from code to hardware, building the first heat-sensing physical units.
Telkom FutureMakers
2024
Our Progress
Validation in Action.
Phase 01: Engineering
01
Hardware R&D
Behind-the-scenes look at assembling our first heat-sensing units. Low-cost, durable, and capable of operating offline using solar power.
Custom PCB Design
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Phase 02: Field Work
02
Community Impact Visits
Innovation happens in the field. We visit local communities to test our alerts and gather feedback to ensure technology serves their specific safety needs.
Direct Engagement
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Phase 03: Expert Review
03
Fire Department Collaboration
Meeting with professional firefighting teams to align the DeTech GPS system with official emergency response protocols.
Protocol Integration
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Phase 04: Education
04
Safety Prevention Hub
Working with fire prevention teams to build our online educational platform. The best fire is the one that never starts.
Prevention Platform
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Our Partners
Powered by Industry Leaders.
We're proud to be supported by organizations that share our vision of creating safer communities through innovative technology.
Geekulcha
Innovation Hub
The innovation platform that connected us with the hackathon community and provided early-stage validation for our technology.
Enactus
CUT Chapter
Our university partner providing entrepreneurial guidance and connecting us with the student developer community.
Leadership
The Minds Behind DeTech.
Delight Tshitangano
Co-Founder | IT Security Lead
An IT specialist and Cybersecurity enthusiast from CUT. Delight leads the software architecture and PR strategy, ensuring Fire-Link Lite is both secure and scalable.
Architecture
Security
Strategy
Kabelo Makhetha
Co-Founder | Strategy Lead
A strategic visionary focusing on product evolution and operational excellence. Kabelo ensures that DeTech's mission aligns with community needs and fire safety protocols.
Operations
Product
Community
Co-founded in 2023
Currently Accepting Partnerships
Ready to Protect Your Community?
We are currently in the prototype refinement phase and open to strategic partnerships with fire safety organizations and municipalities.
Fire Department Approved
SDG Aligned
Award Winning Tech