Wired for the Future: How Fibre-Powered Smart Cities Can Transform South Africa
By the year 2050, approximately two-thirds of the global population will reside in urban areas. This ongoing demographic transformation is already having significant implications for South Africa, where metropolitan centers are experiencing a steady influx of people seeking employment opportunities, improved living standards, and access to modern services. However, this rapid urban migration is placing enormous pressure on the country’s urban infrastructure. Many South African cities are grappling with the consequences: overburdened and ageing utilities, frequent service disruptions, traffic congestion, and insufficient public services are…