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May 25, 2026Open Access

Speculative mega-projects: impacts of proposed port expansions in Durban

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Overview

Literature review highlights potential negative consequences of Durban's proposed port expansion on the local community.

Key Points

  • To examine the potential social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed Durban harbour expansion based on previous mega-projects.
  • Literature review of global experiences with mega-projects
  • Analysis of social, economic, and environmental consequences
  • Focus on the specific context of South Durban and the eThekwini Municipality.
  • Identified permanent negative impacts on the South Durban community
  • Highlighted risks associated with large-scale urban developments
  • Provided lessons that may influence the Durban port expansion project.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e78b0e02ee3982d32336https://doi.org/10.14749/32384277
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