Durban based mobile payments start up iKhokha has entered into a partnership with MasterCard to roll out extensive card payment system among small to medium businesses in informal settlements. As part of the deal iKhokha plans to roll out 700 mobile POS terminals among this retailer segment in regions of KwaMashu, northern Durban and Ladybrand in eastern Free State on pilot basis which is later planned for expansion across other regions. The company also plans to increase consumer awareness among retailers and customers regarding benefits of card payments. iKhokha has a merchant base of 3000 and its mobile payment platform facilitates card based and card linked QR code payments through MasterPass, digital payment service of MasterCard.