Building & Construction News

Sanral plans new ‘special toll roads’ for trucks

• 27-02-2026
• Moneyweb

Proposal aims to curb road damage and push cargo back to rail as Transnet steps up recovery drive.

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is considering introducing “special toll roads” for heavy freight vehicles de...

JRA says Pretoria Avenue project within budget despite delays

• 27-02-2026
• Sandton Chronicle

Agency confirms no scope changes or cost overruns, as weather and pipe bursts are blamed for prolonged construction.

Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that the delayed Pretoria Avenue and Katherine Street intersection project...

Community outrage: Reservoir Hills residents challenge new student housing developments

• 27-02-2026
• The Post

RESIDENTS of Reservoir Hills are voicing their concerns over new plans for student accommodation, fearing increased traffic, noise and a decline in property values as the suburb grapples with rapid development.

The proposal to house an a...

JRA shifts gears to rapid road repairs under Operation Restore

• 27-02-2026
• Joburg.org.za

​The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has intensified service delivery across the City through Operation Restore, a citywide drive to rehabilitate deteriorating roads and restore public confidence in municipal infrastructure. Backed by renewed asph...

Milkwood City: R140 billion plan promises jobs, homes, schools

• 26-02-2026
• Cape Town Etc

Wescape, the project previously reported by Cape {town} Etc is now promoted as Milkwood City on the developer website says it will keep its long-term promise of homes and jobs while questions over funding and delivery remain.

It proposes...

Major progress on road upgrades between Oudtshoorn and George

• 26-02-2026
• Western Cape Government

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is pleased to announce that good progress is being made on the strengthening of Trunk Road 1 Section 1, better known as the N9 between the towns of George (km 19.36) and Oudtshoorn (km 24.55) wit...

R760 million infrastructure investment to ease water woes

• 26-02-2026
• South African Government News Agency

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says a R760 million infrastructure investment upgrade is underway in the city of Johannesburg to permanently resolve water issues.

Delivering the State of the Province Address at Nasrec in Johannesburg on M...

Midrand councillors back Carlswald reservoir, but warn crisis is not over

• 26-02-2026
• Midrand Reporter

Midrand ward councillors back the long-awaited Carlswald reservoir construction project while warning that leaks and ageing pipes still threaten Midrand’s supply.

Amid growing frustration over recurring water outages in Midrand and...

Ward councillor calls for action on Eland Street

• 25-02-2026
• Randburg Sun

A reinstatement left behind after a Joburg Water repair has turned Eland Street into a dangerous road, and ward councillor demands urgent action.

Ward 99 councillor Hendrik Bodenstein demands urgent action on Eland Street in Robin Hi...

124 families to benefit from Edward Avenue housing project in Grassy Park

• 25-02-2026
• NovaNews

The City of Cape Town has begun handing over completed homes to beneficiaries at its Edward Avenue Breaking New Ground housing project in Ottery, Grassy Park, marking a significant milestone for 124 qualifying families.

The development, ...