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

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 center construction while resource concerns get investigated.

They argue scarce water, land and electricity supplies need proper scrutiny before any further approvals move forward.

The push places South Africa alongside Thailand and the United States, where similar community pushback has emerged in recent months.

Growing scrutiny around digital infrastructure expansion

According to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa hosts 70% of Africa's total data center capacity, and he believes this dominance is an economic opportunity.

Major American technology firms including Amazon, Microsoft and Equinix have steadily expanded their digital infrastructure footprint within the country.

The South African Human Rights Commission says it received...

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