Building & Construction News

Construction of new Suzuki SA headquarters starts

• 28-05-2025
• Business Live

New facilities include a 19,100m² warehouse to support efficient logistics operations

Suzuki Auto SA, in partnership with real estate group Fortress, has officially broken ground on its new head office and distribution centre at Lon...

Sandton’s pothole crisis threatens safety, tourism, and business growth

• 28-05-2025
• Sandton Chronicle

Riddled with potholes and patchwork repairs, Sandton’s roads are damaging its reputation as a top business and tourist destination.

“Bad roads and inadequate repairs are turning Sandton, often hailed as the heartbeat of South...

Gwaiing road upgrade: 10 months until completion

• 28-05-2025
• George Herald

The estimated time of completion is February or March 2026.

GEORGE NEWS - The Gwaiing road upgrade is progressing well and according to the most recent update from Garden Route Mayor Andrew Stroebel, processing and placement of the basec...

Mkhambathini Municipality’s revamp of Camperdown under way

• 28-05-2025
• The Witness

Construction is near completion at the Umlaas Road junction, Old Main Road (Camperdown), R603, P418, New Fairview Road, and Bishop Road.

Camperdown is undergoing a major infrastructure revamp as part of Mkhambathini Municipality’s ...

Vereeniging Taxi Rank: A decade of delays continues amid sewer spillage

• 27-05-2025
• Vaal Weekblad

A fresh contractor, a fresh timeline—and now, a fresh setback.

VEREENIGING – The long-awaited reconstruction of the Vereeniging Taxi Rank, a project initiated in 2014, faces yet another setback due to an unresolved sewer spil...

Transforming Joburg South: Inside the groundbreaking Southern Farms Mega City Project

• 27-05-2025
• Bizcommunity.com

A bold vision for urban transformation is taking shape in Johannesburg South, as the City officially launches the Southern Farms Mega City Project — a R27bn development poised to redefine the region’s urban and socio-economic landscape...

President Fouché Drive reopens after lengthy repairs

• 27-05-2025
• Randburg Sun

Johannesburg Roads Agency has completed the long-awaited repairs on President Fouché Drive. Councillor Ralf Bittkau confirmed the road’s reopening and urged focus on fixing others

After weeks of delays, frustration, and unce...

Bisley community wins fight against hall construction

• 27-05-2025
• The Witness

This decision follows months of sustained advocacy by Bisley residents, who raised concerns about the suitability of the proposed site on Holder Road.

Plans to build a community hall in Bisley have been officially halted following sustai...

Tonk Meter Road resurfacing project underway in Springs

• 26-05-2025
• City of Ekurhuleni

A major road resurfacing project is currently underway along Tonk Meter Road in Springs. The project spans approximately 3km and forms part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading its road infrastructure for improved sa...

New 30,700 square metre mall in South Africa home to 9 kings

• 26-05-2025
• Business Tech

The recently opened Princess Mkabayi Mall in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, provides retail services to an extremely isolated area while incorporating the culture of the surrounding area into its design.

MDS Architecture created the mall for le...