Building & Construction News

Why the Gautrain’s expansion is a critical nation-building project

• 06-11-2025
• Cape Town Etc

Critics of the R120 billion Gautrain expansion project often point to its cost, especially with so many demands on provincial budgets. But this overlooks the bigger picture – that long-term infrastructure investments like this are essential ...

KZN Public Works wants probe into stalled Nkonjeni Hospital project

• 06-11-2025
• East Coast Radio Website

The Department of Public Works in KZN says it has requested a forensic probe into a stalled construction project at a public hospital in the northern parts of the province. 

MEC Martin Meyer said construction began in July 2020 at t...

SANRAL roll out R300 million to enhance highway safety

• 06-11-2025
• Port Elizabeth Express

A major R300 million technological transformation is underway along national roads in the Eastern Cape, as the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) rolls out an extensive network of solar-powered concrete poles designed to revolutionise hi...

Johannesburg Roads Agency tackles Gordon Road sinkhole caused by leaking pipe in Northcliff

• 06-11-2025
• Northcliff Melville Times

Repairs mark long-awaited progress on one of Ward 86’s worst trouble spots.

After months of complaints, and repeated reports from frustrated residents, Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has finally stepped in to repair a persistent s...

No fix in sight for Christiaan de Wet Road

• 05-11-2025
• Roodepoort Record

Once a vital route, Christiaan de Wet Road now stands as a reminder of the crumbling infrastructure and unanswered appeals.

After months of growing frustration, motorists and residents alike still find themselves at their wits’ end...

Historic small harbour programme launches in KwaZulu-Natal

• 05-11-2025
• NovaNews

The first phase of South Africa’s groundbreaking small harbour construction programme was officially launched in Port Shepstone last week, marking a historic milestone as the first small harbours to be built by a democratic government since ...

Green light for new Olievenhoutbosch Police Station

• 05-11-2025
• Pretoria Rekord

The long-awaited police station is finally on the cards for the Olievenhoutbosch community.

Relief is on the way for Olievenhoutbosch residents as the Tshwane Metro has approved a gratis land transfer, paving the way for the area’s...

Redefine Properties ends FY2025 in “far better shape than started”

• 05-11-2025
• Property Wheel

Redefine Properties has reported a 4.2% increase in Group revenue to R11.1 billion for FY2025, with its net property income having increased by 4.1% to R6.6 billion.

“Redefine ends the financial year in far better shape than we sta...

No water for two years as R200m project remains incomplete

• 04-11-2025
• Bizcommunity.com

Failure to successfully complete the multi-million-rand Malonga Water Reticulation Project has left at least seven villages and the Vyeboom Clinic in rural Limpopo near Vuwani without running water for nearly two years.

Villagers...

Ekurhuleni marks major transport upgrades as Transport Month concludes

• 04-11-2025
• Bedfordview and Edenvale News

The City of Ekurhuleni has wrapped up Transport Month by showcasing key infrastructure improvements that enhance safety and connectivity across the metro.

As Transport Month (October) comes to an end, the City of Ekurhuleni has reaffirme...