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     The R708 from Marquard to Clocolan is in apalling condition.

FS community up in arms govt doesn’t have funds to fix crucial road

  • 11-07-2025
  • SABC News

The Free State government does not have enough funds to allocate for the repair of the R708 between Marquard and Clocolan. This is according to the chairperson of the Legislature Committee on Roads and Transport in the province, David van Vuuren.<...

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 Executive Mayor Sello Dada Morero helps in fixing a pothole.

Johannesburg executive mayor declares war on potholes

  • 11-07-2025
  • Sandton Chronicle

At least 1 200 repairs targeted for Region B in the war on potholes programme.

Johannesburg’s Executive Mayor Sello Dada Morero has officially declared a war on potholes as part of the city’s high-impact service delivery prog...

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 The road closures by Sanral.

N3 nighttime closures for bridge beam removal near Market Road

  • 11-07-2025
  • The Witness

This forms part of the N3 Section 3 Upgrade Project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange.

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) have scheduled temporary nighttime road closures for the removal of ...

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George Airport

Major expansion planned for George Airport

  • 11-07-2025
  • Travel News

Acsa has allocated approximately R310 million for a major terminal expansion at George Airport, doubling its passenger capacity from 900 000 to about two million passengers per year.

Construction is expected to begin in October 2026...

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The Ekurheleni SAAME building project was launched in 2017 with a completion date set for 2021. The renovation work on the building is unfinished.

Ekurhuleni's municipal building's R46m budget skyrockets beyond R300m

  • 10-07-2025
  • Sowetan Live

It will cost metro extra R39m to complete project

After eight years, five contractors and more than R300m paid to the City of Ekurhuleni to renovate a municipal building, the structure in Germiston remains unfinished.

The proje...

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Qwabi Private Game Reserve gains from Newmark Hotels’ road upgrade initiative

  • 10-07-2025
  • Bizcommunity.com

Newmark Hotels has initiated a targeted road-maintenance project at Qwabi Private Game Reserve, situated in Limpopo, as part of a broader commitment to infrastructure upgrades and improved accessibility for guests and travel partners.

Th...

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Elne van den Heever with current Grade 9 learners.

Crossroads breaks ground on middle school extension

  • 10-07-2025
  • Northcliff Melville Times

The school celebrated that it will now be able to grow with their learners, and give them the support they need.

A groundbreaking ceremony took place on June 11 at Crossroads School, marking the start of an exciting new development in th...

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Katherine Street and Pybus Road intersection

  • 10-07-2025
  • Sandton Chronicle

Construction hazards and safety measures for Sandton commuters

Sandton residents, businesses, and daily commuters are being urged to exercise caution around the busy intersection of Katherine Street and Pybus Road, where significant cons...

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 Barricades are put in place after the bridge has been deemed unsafe for public use.

Collapsed bridge received repairs funding

  • 09-07-2025
  • Roodepoort Record

Construction timelines and road use plans will be shared with the public once finalised to ensure minimal disruption during rehabilitation.

The long-awaited upgrade of the Sjampanje Street bridge is finally in sight after the City of Joh...

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Northern KZN’s Utrecht to Benefit from R700 Million Road Revamp

  • 09-07-2025
  • New Castillian News

In Northern KwaZulu-Natal, where deteriorating road infrastructure has long impeded economic progress and connectivity, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport (KZN DoT) has prioritised Utrecht, committing a substantial R700 million to revitalis...

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