Bakubung Smart City – Bakubung Ba Ratheo

Bakubung Smart City is a planned mixed-use development in the North West province of South Africa, forming part of a larger strategy to attract investment and promote economic growth in the region. The project includes various housing typologies, social amenities, and the revival of a train station to create an intermodal hub.

Key aspects of the project

Mixed-use

development

The project encompasses a range of housing options, including BNG/RDP, Community Residential Units, Social Housing, and Multi-Storey BNG/RDP, along with affordable housing and military veteran housing.

Social

amenities

The city will feature a state-of-the-art shopping mall, schools, medical facilities, a community center, an early learning facility, and other amenities like picnic areas, walking paths, and playgrounds.

Intermodal

hub

The Middelvlei train station will be revived, acting as a central point for buses, taxis, and passenger trains, facilitating transportation and economic activity.

Economic

opportunities

The project is expected to generate numerous jobs and attract investment to the North West province.

Context within South Africa’s smart city initiatives:

Bakubung Smart City is part of a broader trend of smart city development in South Africa, aimed at leveraging technology to improve living conditions and promote economic growth.
Other notable projects include the Lanseria Smart City, which aimed to house a large population, and Nkuna City, a project by businessman Dr. Mike Nkuna.
These initiatives are often promoted as part of broader strategies to attract foreign investment and showcase South Africa’s potential as a hub for innovation and development.