Building & Construction News

WATCH – Chrissiesmeer–Carolina road open after reconstruction

• 30-09-2025
• Highvelder News

The P177 route linking Carolina and Chrissiesmeer, was closed after the collapse of a bridge on 29 December 2024.

CHRISSIESMEER – The P177 route linking Carolina and Chrissiesmeer, which was closed after the collapse of a...

Progress on water leaks, sewage fixes, but roads lag behind

• 30-09-2025
• Grocotts Mail

Makana Municipality has reported improvements in the repair of water leaks across town, according to discussions at Monday’s infrastructure portfolio meeting. Residents have noticed a steady uptick in leak repairs, including some that had be...

280m turbines, 600km of roads, and more battery power than Medupi and Kusile combined — South Africa’s first 1GW wind farm

• 30-09-2025
• My Broadband

South Africa could get its first renewable power plant with a peak electricity output of up to one gigawatt (1,000 megawatts) within four years.

The R30-billion Carissa Wind Energy Facility (WEF), planned for construction about 31km sout...

N3 bridge demolition to cause weekend closure, Murray Road shut until 2026

• 30-09-2025
• The Witness

Murray Road will be fully closed in both directions between Ivy Road and Hereford Circle from 18 October, Saturday, until July 2026.

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced temporary road closures on the N3 and Mur...

Mercy Haven undergoes major renovations

• 29-09-2025
• Benoni City Times

Construction began in mid-May and is expected to be completed by the end of July. During this period, Mercy Haven’s operations continue uninterrupted.

Mercy Haven, a shelter for abused women and their children, is currently undergo...

Germiston residents at risk as neglected sinkholes swallow roads

• 29-09-2025
• Germiston City News

Residents of Dewittrus, Germiston, face serious dangers as neglected sinkholes swallow roads. Ward 37 Councillor Ivan Naidoo blames the ANC-EFF-ActionSA coalition for ignoring urgent infrastructure repairs, leaving motorists and the community expo...

Waterval Stadium project drags on despite millions spent

• 29-09-2025
• Limpopo Mirror

When construction of the Waterval Stadium began in 2017, residents were promised jobs, opportunities for local sports, and a facility that would bring pride to the community. Eight years and at least R28 million later, the stadium remains unfinish...

Upgrades nothing to get too excited about

• 29-09-2025
• Limpopo Mirror

The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure (DPWRI) announced phase 1 of its preventative provincial road maintenance plan covering 22 roads across the province last week. This initiative marks phase 1 of the 69 road infrastru...

Millions wasted as South Hills Clinic project stalls

• 26-09-2025
• The Citizen Online

Proposed expansion: Tax payers’ money spent on a costly fence at the South Hills Clinic is wasted after thieves and vandals leave parts of it missing.

A contentious issue has arisen in South Hills, Joburg, regarding the proposed ex...

A first inside look at Club Med’s Tinley Manor resort

• 26-09-2025
• North Coast Courier

Guests will enjoy luxury stays at both the Tinley Manor resort and a private Big 5 game lodge near Pongola.

As the two North Coast Club Med resorts enter their final months of construction, developers are sharing a sneak peek of what gue...