Building & Construction News

R1.3 billion disaster for roads in one province

• 01-09-2026
• Top Auto

Nearly R1.3 billion has been allocated to repair roads in Limpopo, following the devastating floods that took place in early 2026.

This was revealed during a parliamentary questioning, when Dr Chris Hunsinger, an MP for the Democratic Al...

Judgment reserved in Sea Point residents’ challenge to St John’s Road flats

• 01-09-2026
• Cape Argus

A Western Cape High Court judge has reserved judgment in a legal challenge to the City of Cape Town’s approval of a five-storey development on St John’s Road in Sea Point.

Residents dispute the required boundary setback, whil...

Cultivating opportunity in agriculture

• 01-09-2026
• The Content Engine

United Exports, a global leader in agriculture, is playing a significant role in developing skills within South Africa’s agricultural sector, creating opportunities for employees to gain recognised qualifications, strengthen their capabiliti...

Sun power fuels RBM’s ambitious comeback as Zulti South rises again

• 01-09-2026
• Sunday World

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is betting on the sun in Limpopo to wheel 148MW of solar-powered electricity through Eskom’s transmission lines to power its smelters 900km away in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

The company is leaning on a new...

Hundreds of Western Cape contractors found non-compliant

• 01-09-2026
• Eyewitnessnews

But in an already heavily regulated construction industry, do the figures point to widespread problems or general compliance slip-ups?

The construction sector in the Western Cape is under scrutiny after 891 contractors were found to be n...

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...