https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/715.html South Africa news 15 Smart Buildings & Cities news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/715.html en-us Thu, 28 May 2026 14:18:46 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-university-land-sales-unexpectedly-driving-urban-development-067775a Are South Africa’s universities quietly becoming unexpected catalysts for large-scale urban development through the release of strategically located land? A major new project in Johannesburg suggests this trend may already be underway. 1-268357 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-the-office-sector-rebound-is-shaping-intelligent-workspaces-390978a South Africa’s office sector is showing renewed signs of recovery in 2026, with vacancies declining and rental growth strengthening across key markets. 1-268203 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/secure-token-systems-bridge-gap-between-legacy-and-smart-grids-289287a Utilities modernising metering infrastructure should avoid viewing legacy prepayment systems and smart metering platforms as competing technologies, industry experts said during a recent ESI Africa webinar hosted in partnership with STS Association and DLMS User Association. 1-268160 Fri, 15 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/balwin-properties-warns-of-inflation-risks-as-mooikloof-infrastructure-costs-climb-289587a Rising infrastructure costs at the Mooikloof Smart City development pushed Balwin Properties’ developments under construction to R6.9bn in the year ended 28 February 2026, as the group also warned that fuel-price inflation and the possibility of higher interest rates could place further pressure on consumers and the residential property market. 1-268060 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cg-waste-data-digitises-africas-construction-waste-lifecycle-with-ai-623931a CG Waste Data has launched Africa’s first unified smart waste infrastructure platform, aimed at transforming the construction industry through AI-driven waste management and circular economy solutions. 1-268051 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smart-city-ambitions-expose-critical-infrastructure-to-rising-cyber-threats-847623a Countries worldwide are accelerating investment in smart, green cities designed to drive economic growth, attract investment and showcase sustainability innovation. From Masdar City to Freiburg and Songdo, these digitally connected urban environments are reshaping how cities operate and consume resources. 1-267909 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vaal-sez-smart-city-positions-construction-sector-for-major-growth-392088a South Africa’s construction sector could see a significant boost from plans to develop a new smart city within the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a large-scale infrastructure initiative aimed at revitalising Gauteng’s southern corridor. 1-267383 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smarter-buildings-in-south-africa-need-connection-not-complexity-403159a Smart buildings in South Africa are not failing because of a lack of technology. They are failing because too many systems still operate in isolation. 1-267325 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meet-tess-trafalgars-ai-chatbot-514800a Trafalgar Property Management is transforming the way residents, trustees, and landlords access information with the launch of Tess, its AI-enabled chatbot. 1-267086 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/where-government-goes-cities-thrive-will-bellville-be-next-in-2026-288557a No world-class city thrives with a hollow centre. For cities to remain sustainable over time, economic activity, public life, and institutional presence must be concentrated and visible. 1-266090 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Smart Buildings & Cities South Africa