Building & Construction News

October Transport Month: Good progress on flood damage repairs on five roads in the Garden Route

• 03-11-2025
• Western Cape Government

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers

Good progress is being made on a Department of Infrastructure (DOI) project to repair flood damage on five roads in the Garden Route District. Majo...

Eldoraigne water pipeline project delayed again, new completion date December

• 03-11-2025
• Pretoria Rekord

The long-awaited water infrastructure project faces another delay, frustrating residents who continue to endure leaks, bursts, and unreliable supply.

The long-awaited Eldoraigne water pipeline replacement project, which aims to address y...

Temporary closure of Lyell Street northbound

• 03-11-2025
• Northern Natal News

The roadworks will start on Tuesday, November 4, at 08:00 and end on Saturday, December 6, at 14:00.

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of the upcoming temporary closure of Lyell Stree...

Reitz Street to get R500k facelift as Makhado tackles road woes

• 03-11-2025
• Zoutnet

With the rainy season at hand, local DA ward councillor Pierre Smalle has recently asked the Makhado Municipality to pay urgent attention to the poor condition of several streets in Louis Trichardt. On a positive note, a contract was handed over l...

Amanzimtoti to get a public hospital

• 29-11-2024
• South Coast Sun

President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement of a new government hospital on the south coast during his recent Presidential Imbizo.

WHILE trying to break up a fight in 2021, Victor Dunn of Illovo was hit in the face with a bottle. By ...

Helen Joseph Hospital shocks with R98m oversight

• 29-11-2024
• Northcliff Melville Times

Discover the shocking financial mismanagement at Helen Joseph Hospital, where R98m remains unspent amid crumbling infrastructure and an urgent need for effective leadership.

In a shocking revelation, Helen Joseph Hospital has failed to u...

Questions over City’s plan to sell hospital

• 29-11-2024
• Southern Suburbs Tatler

The City’s plan to sell the illegally occupied Woodstock hospital for a mix of social-housing and open-market development has drawn flak from the Woodstock Residents’ Association.

About 25 members of the association met at th...

Will planes fly in Sedibeng?: DA slams plans to build airport in the Vaal

• 29-11-2024
• The Citizen

It is estimated the airport will cost R200 billion, with the bulk of the money coming from private investors.

The DA in Gauteng is criticising plans to build an airport in the Sedibeng District Municipality while basic services aren&rsqu...

Sustainability Takes Root: The Fynbos Building Sets New Standards for Cape Town Living

• 28-11-2024
• Infrastructure News

As Cape Town continues to evolve into a hub for innovative architecture, one project stands out: The Fynbos. Set to redefine urban living and sustainability, The Fynbos has made significant strides since construction began late last year.

Revolutionary Pipeline Overhaul Transforms Cape Town’s Critical Infrastructure

• 28-11-2024
• Infrastructure News

Spearheaded by the City of Cape Town, the R796 million Cape Flats Bulk Sewer Rehabilitation Project kicked off in 2020. As a pioneer in pipeline construction with an international footprint, Mainline was chosen as a contractor on the project. Inge...