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Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

SA to Build 5 200 MW of New Nuclear Power as Part of R2.2 Trillion Energy Master Plan

  • 21-10-2025
  • Central News

South Africa is gearing up for a massive push in nuclear energy as part of its new Integrated Resource Plan for 2025. Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has made it clear that the focus goes beyond just making electricity ...

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Ottery’s road upgrade nears completion

  • 21-10-2025
  • Cape Town Etc

Significant infrastructure improvements are underway along Plantation Road between Wetton and Ferness Roads, with the City of Cape Town’s road resurfacing project scheduled for completion by late November.

The comprehensive upgrade...

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Du Toitskloof Pass

October Transport Month: Good progress on the periodic maintenance of Du Toitskloof Pass

  • 21-10-2025
  • Western Cape Government

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers 

Good progress is being made on a R138 million Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) project to undertake periodic maintenance on a ...

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 Construction in progress at the Sandton BRT station, part of the Rea Vaya phase 1C(a) rollout, set to improve transport accessibility and integration across Johannesburg. Photo: Johannesburg Development Agency

Sandton bus rapid transit station boosts accessibility for Johannesburg commuters

  • 21-10-2025
  • Sandton Chronicle

The upcoming Sandton BRT station, part of Johannesburg’s Rea Vaya expansion, promises to enhance public transport accessibility, especially for people with disabilities and underserved communities.



As a key component of the Cit...

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Turning the sod are property development mogul Dr Sisa Ngebulana, Chris Hani District Municipality Executive Mayor Lusanda Sizani and Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality mayor Siyabulela Zangqa.

R200m Ngcobo mall to create 1,600 jobs

  • 20-10-2025
  • NovaNews

Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality mayor Siyabulela Zangqa and property development mogul Dr Sisa Ngebulana held a sod-turning event in Ngcobo, paving the way for the construction of a R200 million shopping mall and over 1,600 jobs.

This mark...

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 A recent accident scene in which a pedestrian was killed on the R40 in Mbombela.

Sanral addresses R40 pedestrian bridge concerns in Mbombela and Rocky Drift

  • 20-10-2025
  • Mpumalanga News

R40 maintenance and upgrade plans in Mbombela may include the construction of pedestrian bridges.

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says plans are in place for maintenance and upgrades on the R40, which may include...

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Mpumalanga Parliamentary Village.

Mpumalanga Parliamentary Village still not complete

  • 20-10-2025
  • Mpumalanga News

In recent years there have been numerous delays to the construction of the Mpumalanga Parliamentary Village.

After missing its initial completion dates, the Mpumalanga Parliamentary Village has missed yet another deadline. The project, a...

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 The newly completed Mkhobeni River Bridge in Richmond which is not only going to connect rural communities but also empowered emerging local contractors through jobs and skills.

R7.2m boost for emerging contractors in Richmond

  • 20-10-2025
  • The Witness

According to the MEC, apart from being paid for doing work, we deliberately ensured these emerging constructors received on-site training and mentorship.

Emerging contractors in Richmond have received a significant financial injection of...

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Nkjonjeni Hospital

Probe into delays in construction at R260m Nkjonjeni Hospital

  • 17-10-2025
  • East Coast Radio Website

An investigation into a stalled construction project at Nkonjeni Hospital in northern KZN has been launched.

Work at the facility in Ulundi began in July 2020, after the roof of one of its units partially collapsed.

H...

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Ekurhuleni misses deadline to open long-delayed municipal building

  • 17-10-2025
  • Germiston City News

The city’s decision to allocate an additional R39 million has sparked outrage amid allegations of mismanagement, overspending, and years of missed deadlines.

The city is still struggling to turn the fate of the SAAME building aroun...

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