Building & Construction News

KZN launches all-women advisory body to transform construction sector

• 20-01-2026
• Witness

The advisory body has also been tasked with the responsibility to mentor women aspiring to enter the male-dominated construction sector.

As part of the drive to bring about gender equity in the construction sector, the KwaZulu-Natal prov...

New South African smart city in an unexpected location a complete mirage

• 20-01-2026
• My Broadband

Nearly five years after plans emerged for a smart city on the Eastern Seaboard, and seven years after Cyril Ramaphosa’s “South African dream” speech, the Wild Coast Smart City remains a blueprint without a brick.

In 202...

Enza Construction and Property Point partner to empower SMEs

• 20-01-2026
• Property Wheel

Enza Construction and Property Point have announced a pioneering partnership that places SMEs at the heart of school construction across four communities in Gauteng – Soshanguve, Doornpoort (nearing completion) and Olievenhoutbosch...

439 roads damaged, R5.7bn needed: Limpopo premier warns rebuilding will be difficult

• 19-01-2026
• Sowetan

Residents and commuters have expressed frustration over the prolonged delays and safety concerns surrounding the Jan van Riebeeck Road rehabilitation project in Cape Town. They are demanding immediate action from the City and its contractor, citin...

Inside UKZN’s Ambitious Student Accommodation Plan Benefiting Local Businesses

• 19-01-2026
• Infrastructure News

With construction progressing toward 2026 completion, the project is set to deliver nearly 2,500 beds, and is expected to create jobs, support local businesses, and play a vital role in addressing KwaZulu-Natal’s student housing shortage....

Frustration mounts as Van Riebeeck road works drag on

• 19-01-2026
• IOL

Residents and commuters have expressed frustration over the prolonged delays and safety concerns surrounding the Jan van Riebeeck Road rehabilitation project in Cape Town. They are demanding immediate action from the City and its contractor, citin...

Ga-Rankuwa road repairs on hold due to budget constraints

• 19-01-2026
• Pretoria Rekord

The damage, believed to be caused by stormwater, has caused large sections of the surface to collapse, with visible erosion, potholes and damage.

Residents of Ga-Rankuwa View Phase 4 have been told to brace themselves for a long wait, as...

Kimberley residents demand answers over surprise school development

• 16-01-2026
• NovaNews

The Northern Cape Department of Education has confirmed plans to build two new schools on a site near Mediclinic Gariep in Kimberley, but has failed to address critical questions about environmental authorisation, municipal approvals, and complian...

Frustrated Silversand homeowners seek justice after prolonged delays

• 16-01-2026
• IOL

Homeowners in the Silversand housing development in Blue Downs, Cape Town, say they have been left financially and emotionally devastated after waiting nearly four years for homes that were meant to be completed in early 2024.

The develo...

Cape Town's R430m investment to transform Helderberg sewer system

• 16-01-2026
• IOL

The City of Cape Town is set to invest approximately R430 million to enhance key infrastructure within the Helderberg sewer system.

This significant investment will focus on crucial projects, including the rehabilitation of the Trappies ...