Building & Construction News

The Free State is being engulfed by collapsing road infrastructure

• 18-02-2026
• NovaNews

Collapsing roads and failing infrastructure are negatively affecting the economy, the morale, the living conditions and the livelihoods of the embattled residents of the Free State.

This province’s road infrastructure is in a state...

SANRAL roadworks stalled for 17 months

• 18-02-2026
• Ground Up

Project to widen R510 in Limpopo has been at a standstill since 2024

Residents of Thabazimbi, Limpopo say delays in widening a 27km stretch of the R510 road are disrupting traffic flow into the town and causing a hazard for road users....

SA’s literacy battle demands prioritising pens over pixels

• 18-02-2026
• The Content Engine

South Africa’s public education system continues to grapple with deep-rooted, persistent barriers that demand far greater urgency than the rollout of education technology (EdTech) –which has yet to have a meaningful impact on the count...

Rand West City housing developments gaining momentum?

• 18-02-2026
• Randfontein Herald

Major projects in Rand West City show steady progress toward 2025/ 26 targets, the government says.

Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara, on February 12, led a series of oversight site visits to major human settlements projects a...

Tshwane sets aside R140m to fix ageing water infrastructure

• 17-02-2026
• eNCA

PRETORIA - The City of Tshwane says it has budgeted R140-million to fix ageing infrastructure as residents grapple with chronic water shortages and leaks, leaving many without safe drinking water.

Mayor Nasiphi Moya says the funds will p...

Councillor calls on JRA to address stormwater damage concerns on Randa Road

• 17-02-2026
• False Bay Echo

Ward 115 leadership has urged the Johannesburg Roads Agency to investigate alleged drainage diversion blamed for worsening road deterioration and safety risks for residents and motorists.

Ward 115 residents and councillor Mark van der Me...

Fisherhaven residents voice concerns as Mayor Klaas investigates school building objections

• 17-02-2026
• IOL

Following an objection letter sent to Mayor Archie Klaas by Fisherhaven residents detailing their objections to the construction of a new school in Fisherhaven, councillors say investigations into residents’ objections are currently under wa...

Lyttelton Primary School’s R42.6m refurbishment falls behind schedule

• 17-02-2026
• Pretoria Rekord

The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development says the project is progressing but remains behind schedule, with Phase 1 still requiring outstanding work and defect repairs.

Nearly a year after construction began at Lyttelton Prima...

Ward 134 roads to benefit from JRA’s R15m resurfacing project

• 16-02-2026
• Randburg Sun

Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp appreciates JRA's Road Resurfacing project but remains cautious.

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has implemented the R15m Road Resurfacing Project, focusing on repairing roads, with the majorit...

Shamrock Road upgrade welcomed in Ward 36

• 16-02-2026
• Germiston City News

Shamrock Road resurfacing strengthens safety and supports local businesses, says Ward 36 councillor.

Ward 36 Clr Wendy Morgan has welcomed the resurfacing of Shamrock Road, saying the upgrade has brought new life to the area.
Morg...