- Service providers in Johannesburg, including Eskom and Rand Water, are facing financial strain due to cost increases, leading to tariff hikes and revenue collection issues.
- Municipal tariff increases are affecting business operations and influencing consumer location choices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Eskom's pricing affects energy demand in Cape Town.
A data centre is drawing electricity from an Eskom substation near Cape Town International Airport.
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Updated Sep 3
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What happened
A data centre is drawing electricity from an Eskom substation near Cape Town International Airport.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Eskom
electricity utility in South Africa
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Cape Town International Airport
airport in Cape Town, South Africa
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