South Africans join Thais and Americans in rejecting data centers as clashes over water and power resources mount

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By Efosa UdinmwenSep 12, 2026, 12:05 pm129 ptsTrending
South African groups demand reviews before approving more data center projects Cape Town's water crisis memories fuel opposition to new facilities Equinix's planned facility raises concerns about electricity consumption levels Civil rights organizations across South Africa are pushing for a pause on new data…

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