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Civil Rights Groups Urge a Halt to South Africa Data Centers Boom Amid Water and Power Fears

Civil rights groups want a pause until officials assess data center demands for water, land and power and publish clearer rules, with 250 submissions already filed.

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Civil rights groups in South Africa are calling for a pause on building more data centers until their use of water, land and electricity is investigated.

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Civil rights groups urge a halt to South Africa data centers boom amid water and power fears

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African civil rights groups are calling for a halt to the construction of additional data centers in the country until the use of scarce water, land

·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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