The rise of data centres

A former golf course near Cape Town International Airport is transforming into a massive R3-billion tech and logistics hub housing two of the city’s largest hyperscale data centres.

While the deal secures an 80 MVA power boost for the city’s grid and R33-million in private network funding, civil society groups are raising red flags over regulatory shortcuts.

What concerns you the most about the data hub/AI boom?

  • :high_voltage: Energy demands
  • :classical_building: Governance / transparency
  • :herb: Environmental impact
  • :briefcase: Employment / jobs
  • :light_bulb: No major concerns
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