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R200 million to fix potholes in one province in South Africa

  • 09-03-2026
  • Top Auto

The province will start by addressing its 3.12 million square metre backlog to restore safety and mobility.

During his State of the Province Address (Sopa), the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, announced the R216 million intensifi...

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile

Government intervenes to address delays in water infrastructure projects

  • 09-03-2026
  • South African Government News Agency

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is prioritising the completion of delayed water infrastructure projects to address the country’s water challenges. 

Mashatile told the National Council of Provinces on Thursday t...

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Construction work on the Hermansburg Bridge is under way.

Rain-damaged Hermansburg Bridge reconstruction begins

  • 09-03-2026
  • Lowvelder

The R3.4m project on the D1604, which includes new box culverts and resurfacing, is set to restore vital access between farms and towns following heavy rain damage.

Repairs to the damaged Hermansburg Bridge on the D1604 have begun, with ...

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Tshwane MMC for Human Settlements Aaron Maluleka unveils the project in Ga-Rankuwa.

R40m infrastructure project paves the way for 204 homes in Ga-Rankuwa

  • 09-03-2026
  • Pretoria Rekord

Critical bulk and internal services are coming to Ga-Rankuwa Ext 10, paving the way for building 204 homes, while creating local jobs and supporting small businesses during the construction.

The Tshwane metro has launched an R40-million ...

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 Seven gravel roads in Midvaal have been tarred at a total cost of R22m.

Midvaal tars seven roads in R22m infrastructure upgrade

  • 06-03-2026
  • The Citizen Online

Midvaal Local Municipality has completed a R22 million project to tar seven gravel roads in Highbury, Meyerton Extensions, Kookrus, and Riversdale, improving infrastructure, creating 20 jobs, and supporting 21 local SMMEs.

In a move to r...

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The department of labour raids two construction sites in Clayville, Ekurhuleni, on February 27 2026.

R250m Clayville housing project resumes after temporary closure

  • 06-03-2026
  • The Sowetan

Contractor ensures compliance following labor department intervention

The Gauteng department of human settlements has confirmed that construction has resumed at the R250m housing project in Clayville where undocumented migrants were foun...

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 Section E Stadium in its current state.

R10m boost to revive long-stalled Section E Stadium in Giyani

  • 06-03-2026
  • Letaba Herald

Construction at Giyani’s Section E Stadium is set to resume after the municipality allocated over R10 million to restart work on the facility.

LIMPOPO – After years of standing incomplete and abandoned, construction at the Se...

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Construction of a new hall has started, despite the necessary permits not being in place, according to heritage representatives.

Heritage groups challenge hall construction at Isandlwana battlefield

  • 06-03-2026
  • Northern Natal News

Heritage representatives challenge a hall being built at Isandlwana, warning it could damage the historic battlefield.

A dispute is brewing at the world-famous Isandlwana battlefield over the construction of a hall that heritage represen...

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Construction on the much-vaunted Go! Durban project ground to a halt after contractors downed tools in May.

'Go! Durban' is going nowhere

  • 05-03-2026
  • Cape Times

This year was supposed to be a milestone for the city’s multibillion-rand transport project, Go! Durban, but it suffered major snags as the eThekwini Municipality Transport Authority (ETA) and taxi associations feud continues.

The ...

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Key corridors and high-traffic routes will receive urgent attention.

From potholes to progress: Key West Rand routes set for rehabilitation

  • 05-03-2026
  • Krugersdorp News

West Rand commuters can expect safer, smoother roads as key routes undergo upgrades to improve mobility and support economic growth.

Motorists have long expressed frustration over deteriorating roads. The Gauteng Department of Roads and ...

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