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Seawall project moves one way – beware of traffic changes
- 10-07-2026
- DistrictMail
As progress is made to the seawall construction along Strand’s Beach Road, residents, businesses and visitors are advised of the changes to the traffic management plan to accommodate the Strand seawall project works.
The change...
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Construction of new R240m psychiatric hospital in Port Shepstone to begin soon
- 09-07-2026
- East Coast Radio Website
Construction of a R240m psychiatric hospital in Port Shepstone will improve mental healthcare access and create 230 local jobs.
The construction of a psychiatric hospital in Port Shepstone is set to get underway in the coming months.
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Contractor begins R62 reconstruction between Kareedouw and Joubertina
- 09-07-2026
- NovaNews
KOU-KAMMA – The contractor appointed to reconstruct the washed-away section of the R62 between Kareedouw and Joubertina has officially commenced work, with South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) and Kou-Kamma Local Municipa...
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Beyond jobs – rethinking skills development in mining communities
- 09-07-2026
- The Content Engine
For many years, the success of mining Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) has been measured through straightforward outputs: the number of people trained, bursaries awarded and jobs created.
Those indicators made sense when mining was one of ...
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Long-awaited K101 road officially opens for motorists
- 09-07-2026
- Midrand Reporter
Relief hits motorists as Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, together with Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, officially launched the long-awaited K101 Road.
The long wait for pedestrians and motorists is finally ove...
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Further questions raised over Florence Dam crossing in Chrissiesmeer after Sanral response
- 08-07-2026
- Highvelder News
Highvelder continues to await Sanral's response regarding questions about the Florence Dam crossing.
CHRISSIESMEER – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has confirmed that repair work was undertaken at ...
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Pinelands residents get more time to fight controversial 6,700-home plan
- 08-07-2026
- Bizcommunity.com
The City of Cape Town has extended the public comment deadline for its proposed high-density mixed-use development in Pinelands, following concerns from affected stakeholders over the scale and impact of the plan.
The revised deadline of...
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R56 million Smithfield stadium project stalls as contractor faces possible termination
- 08-07-2026
- NovaNews
SMITHFIELD – The R56.7 million indoor sports stadium planned for Greenfields in Smithfield remains at a standstill, with the contractor facing possible termination after construction was abandoned less than a year after work began.
Government looks to standardise public participation and eliminate infrastructure delays
- 08-07-2026
- Eyewitnessnews
It aims to do this by professionalising the work of social facilitators.
The Department of Public Works is looking to minimise community conflict over infrastructure projects because of a lack of consultation and public participati...
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Gauteng Launches Intensive Service Delivery Blitz to Fix Merafong Roads
- 07-07-2026
- Central News
MERAFONG – Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has led a hands-on service delivery intervention in Merafong to tackle potholes, improve road safety and restore cleaner public spaces, working alongside the local municip...
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