Human Rights Commission takes aim at data centres in South Africa

• Data centres in South Africa are facing calls to halt development due to human rights concerns, including impacts on local communities and the environment.
• The Climate Justice Coalition's submission highlighted issues such as water consumption, pollution, and climate consequences, sparking a need for transparent and inclusive development planning processes.
• The SAHRC and government have been urged to prioritize people over profit and ensure data centres are transparent about their use, with potential implications for South Africa's energy inequality and cost-of-living crisis.