Data Sources
This dashboard aggregates data from government departments, state-owned enterprises, research institutions, and industry associations to provide a comprehensive view of South Africa's critical infrastructure. All sources are publicly available and represent the most recent data available as of 2024.
SANCOLD Register of Large Dams
Official registry of large dams in South Africa with safety classifications
Department of Water and Sanitation
Hydrological data and dam level monitoring
Water Research Commission
Research reports and water infrastructure studies
South African Department of Transport
National transport policy and infrastructure data
SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency)
National road network data and infrastructure reports
Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)
Road safety statistics and accident data
Statistics South Africa
Vehicle registration and transport statistics
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Energy policy, renewable energy programs and statistics
South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)
Wind energy industry data and project pipeline
South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA)
Solar energy capacity data and market reports
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Energy research and grid infrastructure analysis
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Grid infrastructure and transmission network data
South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
Infrastructure report cards and condition assessments
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Infrastructure financing and development reports
World Bank Infrastructure Database
International infrastructure comparisons and benchmarks
Data Collection Period
Statistics compiled from 2021-2024 sources, with most recent data from April 2024 where available.
Coordinate Accuracy
Geographic coordinates are approximate and based on commonly referenced locations. Precise coordinates may vary.
Classification Standards
Dam classifications follow SANCOLD standards. Road conditions based on SANRAL assessment criteria.
Currency Conversions
USD conversions use approximate exchange rates. Rand amounts are primary reference values.
Strengths
- • Official government and industry sources
- • Recent data (2021-2024 collection period)
- • Comprehensive coverage across infrastructure types
- • Standardized classification systems
- • Geographic coordinates for major facilities
Limitations
- • Some data may have reporting delays
- • Coordinate precision varies by source
- • Private infrastructure may be underrepresented
- • Currency conversions are approximate
- • Rural infrastructure data may be incomplete
Update Schedule
This dashboard is updated quarterly with the latest available data from source organizations. Major infrastructure changes and new project completions are incorporated as they become available.
Data Sources
Government & industry
Infrastructure Sectors
Water, transport, energy, general
Latest Data Year
Most recent available