Building & Construction News

Gauteng launches Modderfontein Road upgrade project

• 10-10-2025
• South African Government News Agency

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has presided over a sod-turning ceremony to officially mark the commencement of the Modderfontein Road (K155) Upgrade Project, between the R25 and Pretoria Road in Edenvale.

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EB Cloete ramp closed this weekend for N2–N3 upgrade

• 10-10-2025
• The Witness

Sanral has advised motorists to be aware of the temporary closure taking place on Saturday, October 11 to Monday, October 13 from 6pm to 4am.

Motorists travelling between Amanzimtoti and the Durban CBD should brace for delays this weeken...

D3810 road in Giyani is finally taking shape

• 10-10-2025
• Letaba Herald

After years of delays, work on the Thomo-to-Hlomela road has begun, with Sanral saying the project is 22% complete and on track.

LIMPOPO – After more than a decade of delays and broken promises, construction is finally underway on ...

Another R50 million pumped into Thohoyandou taxi-rank project

• 10-10-2025
• Limpopo Mirror

The long-delayed Thohoyandou Intermodal Transport Facility in Limpopo is set to receive an additional R50 million in funding, bringing the total investment in the project to approximately R350 million. Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba announced...

Boontjieskraal roadworks finally complete at a cost of R43.5 million

• 09-10-2025
• NovaNews

BOT RIVER – A modest 6.72 km road upgrade that began in 2020 has finally been completed at a cost of R43.5 million, was officially opened by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure this week.

The lengthy project to u...

Construction SMMEs in training

• 09-10-2025
• George Herald

Decent Work in Construction Project Manager Naomy Lintini said the tragic building collapse in 2024 was a stark reminder of the urgent need for intervention in the construction sector in this area.

GEORGE NEWS - The challenges of small, ...

Howick swimming pool remains closed for repairs

• 09-10-2025
• The Witness

The municipality confirmed that the Howick Municipal Swimming Pool had to be closed due to a serious water leak

The only public swimming pool in uMngeni Municipality remains closed for repairs, disappointing local pupils and residents, w...

Cape Town airports set for billions in investment to boost air travel and tourism

• 09-10-2025
• Cbn

CAPE Town’s aviation sector is preparing for a massive expansion, with billions of rands earmarked for airport upgrades and new infrastructure to meet growing international travel demand.

The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) ha...

Be advised: Temporary road closures on N2 north bound between Sezela and Park Rynie Interchanges

• 08-10-2025
• Rising Sun Chatsworth

The construction of the South Coast Pipeline by uMngeni-uThukela Water will bring much needed relief in terms of water supply to the south coast region of KwaZulu-Natal.

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advise...

Construction of Malmesbury Bypass well underway

• 08-10-2025
• NovaNews

The construction of the Malmesbury Bypass project is on track for completion towards the end of the first quarter of 2026. The Western Cape department of infrastructure (DOI) recently shared an update on the project showing “significant prog...