Human Rights Commission takes aim at data centres in South Africa

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating the human rights implications of data centre expansion, prompted by the Climate Justice Coalition's call to halt developments over concerns including energy inequality, environmental impact, and lack of transparency. Meanwhile, the Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) cautions against isolating data centres' impact, highlighting their role in fundamental communications and disputing claims about excessive energy and water use.

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