THOUGHT LEADERSHIP | FROM OUR CEO
AI is opening the next chapter for South
Africa’s fibre industry
By Pieter Viljoen, CEO, YOA Cable
As AI reshapes the demands placed on our networks, South Africa needs to extend the reach of connectivity while building greater capacity, resilience and performance.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP | FROM OUR CEO
AI is opening the next chapter for South Africa’s fibre industry
By Pieter Viljoen, CEO, YOA Cable
As AI reshapes the demands placed on our networks, South Africa needs to extend the reach of connectivity while building greater capacity, resilience and performance.
Celebrating 10 years of Building Bridges and Connecting Communities
MEDIA STATEMENT | 9 OCTOBER 2026
Ten years of South African optical fibre innovation and manufacturing excellence
From a greenfield investment to a leading South African optical fibre cable manufacturer, YOA Cable enters its second decade focused on innovation, customer competitiveness and the optical fibre technology underpinning the next generation of broadband, data centre and AI infrastructure.
A DECADE OF YOA CABLE
Celebrating 10 years of Building Bridges and Connecting Communities
MEDIA STATEMENT | 9 OCTOBER 2026
Ten years of South African optical fibre innovation and manufacturing excellence
From a greenfield investment to a leading South African optical fibre cable manufacturer, YOA Cable enters its second decade focused on innovation, customer competitiveness and the optical fibre technology underpinning the next generation of broadband, data centre and AI infrastructure.
YOA Cable, Africa’s largest optical fibre cable manufacturer, is known for delivering world-class optical fibre products and exceptional customer service.
We anticipate market needs, innovate and constantly refine our manufacturing processes and products to deliver faster speeds and more flexible applications for the African market.
Intelligent manufacturing technologies driving
next-generation optical fibre solutions
Intelligent manufacturing technologies driving
next-generation optical fibre solutions
Up to
continuous
length
Up to
fibre count in
a single cable
Over
unique design
configurations
Innovation at its finest
Futureproofing optical fibre infrastructure
Fast Fusion Technology
To mitigate complexity during cable installation, YOA Cable developed a new cable manufacturing process. This innovation allows for superior handling during installation, reduced accidental damage during setup, and minimises the need for specialist equipment during cable installation – we call it Fast Fusion Technology (FFT).
Learn more about the benefits of Fast Fusion Technology.
Get in touch with us to discover how YOA Cable’s Fast Fusion Technology and our other cutting-edge optical fibre innovations can work for you.
What makes us stand out
Your Smart Link to a Better Life
Locally-led manufacturing
Certified quality
Innovative R & D
Agile & robust processes
B-BBEE qualified
Customer-centric focus
What makes us stand out
Your Smart Link to a Better Life
- [Locally-led manufacturing
- [Certified Quality
- [Innovative R & D
- [Agile & robust processes
- [B-BBEE qualified
- [Customer-centric focus
We are committed to building local talent and specialist skills, with a focus on increasing STEM skills for young women
We are committed to building local talent and specialist skills, with a focus on increasing STEM skills for young women
Gender equal workforce target
female staff