Building & Construction News

Philippi water infrastructure upgrade to secure supply for decades

• 30-06-2026
• Cape Town Etc

Cape Town’s expanding MyCiTi bus network is doing more than improving public transport. Beneath Govan Mbeki Road, a major investment is taking shape that will strengthen water security for thousands of residents across the metro, Cape {...

Makhaza sewer project reaches final phase after major repairs

• 30-06-2026
• Cape Town Etc

In 2023, a big sewer pipe in Cape Town burst because it was old and worn out. This caused a huge mess, threatening to flood homes with dirty water. Workers quickly built a temporary pipe above ground, like a giant snake, to keep the sewage flowing...

FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index remains steady as order books lift

• 30-06-2026
• IOL

The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index held steady in the second quarter of 2026 after falling 9 index points to 43 in the first three months.

However, more than 55% of respondents were dissatisfied with prevailing business conditions, and g...

Mayor full of apologies for failed roads and safety, but will it bring any change?

• 30-06-2026
• The Citizen

After admitting they failed residents, Limpopo leaders are making fresh promises to the community.

Limpopo’s Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality has publicly apologised to the Thako community after the council failed to build them a...

One of South Africa’s R1 billion developments taking shape in Cape Town

• 29-06-2026
• Business Tech

Construction is progressing on the R1 billion The Paradigm development in Cape Town’s central business district, with the completion of basement works and bulk excavations marking a major milestone for the project.

The high-rise re...

New R3.1 million library opens in the largest township in Cape Town

• 29-06-2026
• Business Tech

Residents of Khayelitsha now have access to the renovated Khayelitsha Library, which officially opened its doors on 24 June 2026.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the newly renovated Khayelitsha library. This fol...

DPWI expands artisan pipeline to drive infrastructure development

• 29-06-2026
• South African Government News Agency

Government is intensifying efforts to build State capacity and strengthen infrastructure delivery by expanding South Africa’s pool of skilled artisans through strategic partnerships with tertiary institutions and industry.

The ...

City of Joburg ramps up road repairs with Operation Restore in Midrand

• 29-06-2026
• Midrand Reporter

City of Johannesburg rolls out accelerated service delivery programme in Wards 112 and 132 to tackle potholes, road maintenance backlogs, and ageing infrastructure.

“JRA, you need to step in and step up…”

Tho...

Construction begins on R6 Billion N3 upgrade from Mariannhill toll plaza to Key Ridge

• 26-06-2026
• Stop Over

Pietermaritzburg, 25 June 2026 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists travelling on the N3 national road between Mariannhill Toll Plaza Section 1 (km 25.0) and Key Ridge Section 2 (km 2.8) that traff...

WATCH: MMC Kenny Kunene leads oversight tour, warns M1 & M2 bridges face ‘structural threats’

• 26-06-2026
• Southern Courier

MMC for Transport flags safety crisis, after inspection of four key bridges.

The City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, alongside the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) Board and CEO Zweli Nyathi, conducted a media ov...