Building & Construction News

Minister Simmers officially reopens Rondevlei Road

• 26-06-2025
• Western Cape Government

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers

Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, today officially reopened Divisional Road 1609 (also known as the Rondevlei Road). Const...

Neglected roads in Randpark Ridge pose a danger to residents

• 26-06-2025
• Randburg Sun

Kelly Park roads in Randpark Ridge need attention from the Johannesburg Roads Agency as they are littered with potholes.

Residents in Kelly Park, Randpark Ridge, are demanding action from the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) over the ...

Roadworks in Elandsfontein near completion after sewer pipe burst

• 26-06-2025
• Germiston City News

The City of Ekurhuleni is finalising repairs to a burst sewer pipe on Hattingh Street in Elandsfontein, with road reinstatement expected by 27 June. Officials confirm the work is unrelated to water quality concerns raised by residents.

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Above-average rainfall severely impacted the construction industry in Q1 2025

• 26-06-2025
• Property Wheel

Findings in the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for Q1 2025 are an accurate reflection of the government’s lack of willingness to spend on economic assets, says Dr Roelof Botha, compiler of the index.

“It should be a point o...

When will Johannesburg’s M1 be painted?

• 25-06-2025
• The Citizen Online

Johannesburg Roads Agency is responsible for the section of the M1 between Ormonde in the south and Corlett Drive.

The M1 highway running through the heart of Johannesburg is earmarked for a fresh lick of paint.

Drivin...

Midvaal footpath project progresses toward completion

• 25-06-2025
• The Citizen Online

The municipality launched the first phase of the project in May as part of a broader plan to improve infrastructure and promote safe, accessible mobility for pedestrians and cyclists.

Construction is progressing on the Midvaal Local Muni...

Sinkhole repairs begin at long-closed Hubert Mathew Road

• 25-06-2025
• Bedfordview and Edenvale News

The damage was caused by a failed stormwater junction box beneath the surface, and residents hope the issue will be resolved by the end of July.

Ground was broken on June 10 as the City of Ekurhuleni began long-awaited repairs at the int...

Johannesburg Roads Agency commits R2.8b budget to transform ageing infrastructure

• 25-06-2025
• Midrand Reporter

Priority areas include Mayibuye, Ivory Park, and Kaalfontein, among others, where the gravel road upgrades, storm water infrastructure, and road network upgrades programmes will be rolled out.

Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announce...

Good progress being made on Louis Fourie Road upgrade in Mossel Bay

• 24-06-2025
• Western Cape Government

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) and its appointed professional team are making good progress on the upgrading of Louis Fou...

Sibaya precinct set to transform KwaZulu-Natal investment landscape

• 24-06-2025
• South African Government News Agency

The Sibaya Coastal Precinct is set to be a game-changer for investment and job creation in KwaZulu-Natal.

The landmark R6 billion development is situated on the North Coast of the province. 

The precinct is expected to ser...