South Africa

Africa Hotel Achieves Energy Goals With KONE Technology

KONE announced it played a key role in supporting Cape Town, South Africa’s Hotel Verde — widely recognized as Africa's greenest hotel — with innovative elevator technology that contributes to...

CP Automation Marks 20th Anniversary, Global Expansion

This August, U.K. power quality specialist CP Automation celebrates 20 years in business. Over the years, it has grown from humble beginnings to become a trusted partner across the globe for automation,...

Elevator Fall in South Africa Leads to Deaths, Injuries

On November 27, an elevator fell approximately 200 m while carrying workers to the surface in a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 and injuring 75, ABC News reports....

South Africa’s Smart City Dreams

Country’s urbanization and population trends drive demand for VT.  South Africa’s evolving urbanization story will likely include several chapters on the continuing transformation of the country’s vertical-transportation (VT) industry, which...

Dr. Pixley Ka-Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital Rooftop Lift

Doppler presents its rooftop elevator custom-designed for patient safety in harsh elements. Special-Purpose Lifts - KwaMashu, South Africa submitted by Doppler When transporting a patient, a helicopter air ambulance’s flexibility...

Biophilic Tower Dubbed “One-Of-A-Kind” in Cape Town, South Africa

Named for a plant found only on the southern tip of Africa, The Fynbos is being touted by developer Lurra Capital AG as a "one-of-a-kind" property in Africa designed by...

Helipad Lift Helps South African Hospital

DOPPLER overcomes challenges to install specially designed lift. A DOPPLER helipad lift was recently installed at Dr Pixley ka-isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaMashu, South Africa. In urban areas, often...