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Bremer Pauw (pictured on the extreme right), DHL Supply Chain’s Chief Commercial Officer for Middle East and Africa and MD for Africa is pictured with South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa and other corporate recipients

DHL Supply Chain to invest R220 million in new Johannesburg distribution centre

  • 08-04-2026
  • Business Report

DHL Supply Chain, a leading global contract logistics provider, plans to invest R220 million in a new multi-user distribution centre in Johannesburg, reinforcing its focus on customer growth and supply-chain capacity expansion.

The inves...

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Green Point public land release sparks debate over housing and development

  • 08-04-2026
  • Bizcommunity.com

The City of Cape Town is moving ahead with the sale of public land in Green Point, despite mounting opposition from civic groups, activists, and political stakeholders, in a decision that underscores ongoing tensions between urban development and ...

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Closure of N3 northbound carriageway at Market Road

  • 08-04-2026
  • Bizcommunity.com

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) had advised motorists of the full road closure on the N3 Northbound carriageway at Market Road Overpass in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

The closure will be on Saturday, 11 ...

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The city is currently doing further investigations and studies on the Nettleton Road bridge.

Nettleton Road bridge pulling away, City of Ekurhuleni investigates

  • 08-04-2026
  • Bedfordview and Edenvale News

As soon as the necessary designs and studies have been concluded, and the sourcing of the required budget done, then the City will implement repairs on the Nettleton Road bridge.

The City of Ekurhuleni acknowledged that the Nettleton Roa...

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BREAKING: R1.4 Billion Water Project Boosts Supply in Thembalethu

  • 07-04-2026
  • Central News

Residents of Thembalethu in George have received a major boost to their daily water supply with the official handover of new infrastructure worth R1.4 billion.



The project brings renewed hope to thousands of families who have faced r...

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Victoria Road Closure Set for Major Upgrade in Komani

  • 07-04-2026
  • Komani News

Residents in Komani are being advised of an upcoming long-term road closure on Victoria Road, as construction work gets underway in the area.

According to information issued by Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality in partnership with Quadran...

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 PR councillor for the DA, Sthembiso Ngema, is calling on the public to oppose the proposed bitumen plant in Merebank.

Public concerns grow over proposed Merebank bitumen plant

  • 07-04-2026
  • Southlands Sun

Residents are concerned that the proposed bitumen plant in Merebank will have a negative impact on health and the environment.

THE proposed construction of a bitumen plant in Merebank has raised major questions among the public, with som...

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Roads department promises upkeep as Garsfontein Road works continue

  • 07-04-2026
  • Pretoria Rekord

Extra teams will patch potholes and remove rubble outside the main construction zone as the Garsfontein Road upgrade continues. Officials say the 30-month project will improve safety, capacity, and connectivity once completed.

As the Gar...

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The facility will improve electricity distribution through advanced infrastructure and upgraded systems.

R47m substation project commences in Midvaal

  • 02-04-2026
  • The Citizen Online

The project is expected to improve service delivery while supporting local economic development through job creation, SMME participation, and skills training initiatives.

Midvaal Local Municipality(MLM) has commenced the construction of ...

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SANRAL’s Msikaba Bridge project pushed to 2029. Once complete, it will reduce travel time between Durban and East London by up to 3 hours.

Msikaba Bridge delays linked to steel sector challenges, completion set for 2029

  • 02-04-2026
  • NovaNews

Motorists will have to wait until 2029 for the completion of the Msikaba Bridge, as construction delays continue to affect the flagship South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) project.

SANRAL Media Relations Manager, Lwa...

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