South Africa is currently working on at least three 'smart city' projects.

The latest announcement came from the Mpumalanga State Government in the process of developing the city of Nkosi on the western border of the Kruger National Park, and that the R80 billion project has already received all government approvals and could start as early as June. do.

 

Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape's Prime Minister Oscar Mabuyane announced that a separate new smart city development is underway in the region.

In an announcement on February 2, he said the project was still in the planning and design stages and that the local government was working to attract investors.

“This project will serve as a catalyst for further development and attracting investment across the Wild Coast and there are already investors who have expressed interest in this area,” he said. designated,” he said.

 

North West/Gauteng

Northwest Prime Minister Bushy Maape announced in a state address on February 2 that a new smart city interface with Gauteng Municipality and Madibeng Municipality is underway.

Known as the 'Lanseria Smart City', the development aims to create South Africa's first post-apartheid city based on 'best practices' on the principles of urban sustainability and smart cities.

The master plan states that “they should encompass the broadly defined socio-economic spectrum of South Africa and revitalize the mixed urban economy”.

The city will be built around Lanseria International Airport north of Johannesburg and is expected to take about 25 years to complete.

The airport, located at the center of the development, will be a major economic driver for the city's growth, and the improvement of existing roads is expected to result in strong residential growth in the surrounding area.

 

Mooikloof

Officially launched by President Ramaphosa in October 2020, the Mooikloof Mega-City development will be built in eastern Pretoria.

The development is one of 840 Strategic Integration Projects (SIPs) notified at the end of July 2020, with a total project value of over Rs 7 billion.

The president at the time said, "The first phase of the project is a residential development, and about 1 households are planned."

This project is being carried out in a public-private partnership with Balwin Properties.

 

☞ Source: BUSINESSTECH (2022.02.21.)