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BREAKING: R1.4 Billion Water Project Boosts Supply in Thembalethu

  • 07-04-2026
  • Central News

Residents of Thembalethu in George have received a major boost to their daily water supply with the official handover of new infrastructure worth R1.4 billion.



The project brings renewed hope to thousands of families who have faced r...

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Victoria Road Closure Set for Major Upgrade in Komani

  • 07-04-2026
  • Komani News

Residents in Komani are being advised of an upcoming long-term road closure on Victoria Road, as construction work gets underway in the area.

According to information issued by Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality in partnership with Quadran...

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 PR councillor for the DA, Sthembiso Ngema, is calling on the public to oppose the proposed bitumen plant in Merebank.

Public concerns grow over proposed Merebank bitumen plant

  • 07-04-2026
  • Southlands Sun

Residents are concerned that the proposed bitumen plant in Merebank will have a negative impact on health and the environment.

THE proposed construction of a bitumen plant in Merebank has raised major questions among the public, with som...

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Roads department promises upkeep as Garsfontein Road works continue

  • 07-04-2026
  • Pretoria Rekord

Extra teams will patch potholes and remove rubble outside the main construction zone as the Garsfontein Road upgrade continues. Officials say the 30-month project will improve safety, capacity, and connectivity once completed.

As the Gar...

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The facility will improve electricity distribution through advanced infrastructure and upgraded systems.

R47m substation project commences in Midvaal

  • 02-04-2026
  • The Citizen Online

The project is expected to improve service delivery while supporting local economic development through job creation, SMME participation, and skills training initiatives.

Midvaal Local Municipality(MLM) has commenced the construction of ...

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SANRAL’s Msikaba Bridge project pushed to 2029. Once complete, it will reduce travel time between Durban and East London by up to 3 hours.

Msikaba Bridge delays linked to steel sector challenges, completion set for 2029

  • 02-04-2026
  • NovaNews

Motorists will have to wait until 2029 for the completion of the Msikaba Bridge, as construction delays continue to affect the flagship South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) project.

SANRAL Media Relations Manager, Lwa...

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GF Jooste Hospital GF Jooste Hospital site remains unused more than a decade after demolition, with no rebuild in sight.

Broken promises stall Cape Flats' new provincial hospital project

  • 02-04-2026
  • Cape Argus

More than a decade after GF Jooste Hospital was closed and demolished, construction on a replacement facility has yet to begin, with no clear timeline in place.

The delay has renewed concern about healthcare access on the Cape Flats, whe...

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Tshwane metro officially launched the long-awaited Area 3 Roads and Stormwater Infrastructure Project.

New roads and drainage project set for Soshanguve

  • 02-04-2026
  • Pretoria Rekord

Soshanguve Block L gets major road and stormwater upgrades, promising safer streets, better drainage, and new local jobs.

Residents of Soshanguve Block L can look forward to improved infrastructure and better living conditions as the Tsh...

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 Contractors work on the Southern Aqueduct.

Delays on Southern Aqueduct work

  • 01-04-2026
  • South Coast Sun

eThekwini Municipality said key sections are scheduled for commissioning from April, while construction continues on other sections.



ETHEKWINI Municipality has announced that work on the Southern Aqueduct will be completed later toda...

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SANS 51992-1-1 is Here – Are You Ready? CSSA National Seminar Roadshow

  • 01-04-2026
  • The Content Engine

SANS 51992-1-1 is Here – Are You Ready? CSSA National Seminar Roadshow

The Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) national seminar roadshow will equip engineers, consultants, and contractors with the essential ...

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