Building & Construction News

How South Africa's construction mafia hijacked projects worth R63bn

• 03-06-2025
• Bizcommunity.com

South Africa’s construction mafia has already cost the country an estimated R63bn, following the hijacking of more than 180 infrastructure projects since 2019.

This is according to the latest figures released by National Treasury, ...

High hopes for Newlands North project

• 03-06-2025
• Northcliff Melville Times

The project aims to build new, affordable housing, and bring daily amenities closer to residents, while upgrading the infrastructure.

The Newlands North project, launched in 2019, is seen to breathe new life into the area, while tackling...

KSB Group Celebrates a Major AET Milestone

• 03-06-2025
• The Content Engine

This June, the first group of five KSB Group employees will complete their final Adult Education and Training (AET) lesson in literacy and numeracy. This marks an important achievement – not just an end, but the beginning of an ongoing journ...

City working to resume Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton

• 03-06-2025
• Cbn

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate remains committed to completing the multi-million rand Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton. Work on site was temporarily suspended in November 2024 due to a contractual dispute with the...

Municipality tackles R66 potholes after delays from transport department

• 02-06-2025
• Zululand Observer

Mthonjaneni Municipality takes charge on R66 repairs as pleas to Department of Transport go unanswered

Mthonjaneni Municipality listened to the pleas of motorists, with repairs started on the pothole-riddled R66, also known as Piet Retie...

Magakala road and bridge project 100% complete

• 02-06-2025
• Lowvelder

The completed project will bring much relief to communities within the Mohlaletse villages.

The Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM) continues to improve access and mobility in rural areas.

The Magakala Access Road and B...

R7m AstroTurf project sparks hope, opportunity at Overkruin

• 02-06-2025
• Pretoria Rekord

When the church learned of the school’s need for a better sports facility, the vision for the AstroTurf field was born.

A transformative partnership between Unite180 Church and Hoërskool Overkruin in Sinoville, in the north of...

Siyandhani Airport project faces setback

• 02-06-2025
• Letaba Herald

Plans to redevelop the former Giyani Airport stall due to legal disputes, ancestral grave concerns, and lack of official approval.

LIMPOPO – The construction of Siyandhani Airport, recently launched in Siyandhani village by Hosi Si...

South African SMEs to compete in 36th annual Entrepreneur of the Year competition

• 28-06-2024
• Bizcommunity.com

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of South Africa's economy, contributing over 60% of the GDP and employing more than half the workforce.

The Business Partners Limited Q1 2024 SME Con...

Northern Cape road maintenance projects to create opportunities for five years

• 28-06-2024
• Cape Business News

Two new Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) contracts in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District of the Northern Cape will create scores of opportunities for subcontracting and local labour over a period of five years, the South African National Roads A...