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 Minister of Public Works Dean Macpherson says the recovery of the construction industry is ‘no coincidence’ but a ‘direct result’ of action and determination

⁠Is the ‘construction mafia’ battle being won?

  • 14-11-2025
  • Moneyweb


Coordinated action in hotspots like KwaZulu-Natal has reduced site disruptions dramatically.

The government and the construction industry appear to be starting to win the battle against the so-called “construction mafia&rdq...

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The NMBM Executive Mayor has opened the KwaNobuhle bridges.

R89 million bridge project restores transport links

  • 14-11-2025
  • NovaNews

After 17 months of KwaNobuhle road users having to use makeshift roads, the Matanzima Bridge and Nomakhwezana Bridge, both located at the entrance of KwaNobuhle in Kariega, have been reopened by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor ...

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The City of Cape Town has approved R7.8 billion in building plans in first quarter.

Cape Town approves R7.8 billion in building plans in first quarter

  • 14-11-2025
  • NovaNews

Cape Town’s construction industry is experiencing a significant surge, with the City approving building plans worth R7.8 billion in just the first three months of the current financial year, signalling strong investor confidence in the metro...

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 More than 50 community members have already completed various levels of adult education and training (AET) and more will be admitted to the programme before the end of the year

MTR’s large social impact earns a social license to operate

  • 14-11-2025
  • The Content Engine

Only after more than a year of operating at the Mintails legacy tailings dumps, Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) is turning the negative impacts of mining into a positive that is also uplifting poorer communities that reside within Mogale Local M...

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Construction industry hailed for driving economic recovery

  • 14-11-2025
  • Eyewitnessnews

The country's construction industry is being lauded for driving economic recovery after the latest unemployment statistics revealed it created more than 130,000 jobs in the third quarter of this year.

Public Works Minister Dean Macph...

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Construction underway at Fairland Gabions project on October 30, 2025.

Fairland Gabions project resumes after weeks of unexplained stoppage

  • 13-11-2025
  • Northcliff Melville Times

Councillor Beverley Jacobs reports visible progress on-site but wants explanations for the earlier work stoppage.

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has finally clarified the reasons behind the prolonged stoppage of the Fairland gabion ...

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 Work in progress in Shabalala Village.

City of Mbombela delivers on road upgrade promises

  • 13-11-2025
  • Mpumalanga News

The rebuilding of roads near Hazyview has created temporary jobs.

The Shabalala community and residents of surrounding areas have expressed relief and gratitude as the City of Mbombela (CoM) embarks on a major road upgrade – a key ...

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 Tractor loader backhoe removes damaged tar.

City delivers critical infrastructure upgrades to Pan Africa Shopping Centre

  • 13-11-2025
  • Alex News

Beyond clearing walkways and enforcing by-laws, the City of Johannesburg’s high-impact service delivery operation brought long-overdue infrastructure improvements to Pan Africa Shopping Centre and surrounding streets.

The City of J...

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Meintjies Road has been a source of frustration for the residents of Middelburg ever since a contractor broke it apart before disappearing more than 18 months ago.

No new road for Christmas: Middelburg residents still waiting after R75-million project collapses

  • 13-11-2025
  • Daily Maverick

The two-year mark is steadily approaching since a contractor disappeared with R75-million before completing phase one of Middelburg’s integrated traffic control centre, and the transport department will only be able fix the dilapidated road ...

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Part of the bridge collapsed on a stormwater pipe.

Glover Road bridge continues to crumble

  • 12-11-2025
  • Roodepoort Record

The partial collapse of the bridge has exposed long-standing infrastructure failures.

The bridge on Glover Road has partially collapsed, worsening long-standing safety and infrastructure concerns for residents in the area.

This...

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