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Groups warn South Africa data-centre expansion could strain water and power

Civil rights groups are urging a halt to South Africa's data-centre boom because of concerns about water and electricity demand. The headline describes warnings rather than a confirmed infrastructure failure.

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Rapid data-centre growth could intensify pressure on already constrained water and power systems.

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  1. Civil rights groups urge a halt to South Africa data centres boom amid water and power fears ↗jamaica-gleaner.com · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

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