Controversial data centre gets rezoning green light

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: South Africa
Technology
Controversial data centre gets rezoning green light

The City of Cape Town's Municipal Planning Tribunal approved rezoning for a hyperscale data centre by Equinix at King Air Industria, despite opposition from Housing Assembly and Foxglove who cite lack of information on water, electricity, emissions, and other factors. Equinix's Lisa van Aarde argued the digital infrastructure is vital for Cape Town's digital industry.

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