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Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibole Diale-Tlabela during the strategic engagement.

Diale-Tlabela insources road projects, limits tenders

  • 14-04-2026
  • Freight News

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has convened its first internal strategic engagement on the Heidelberg Construction Office’s role in leading the province’s road construction projects.

The initiative marks...

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One of the potholes that was reported but not repaired.

Sabie residents call out mayor over broken road repair promise

  • 14-04-2026
  • Mpumalanga News

Sabie residents have condemned the mayor’s broken promises, warning that crumbling infrastructure is crippling the town’s tourism-driven economy and leaving the community feeling ignored.

Sabie residents are deeply frustrated...

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 A large pothole on Randa Road caused by a continuous water flow.

Johannesburg Roads Agency confirms they’re talking solutions for Randa Road

  • 14-04-2026
  • Fourways Review

After weeks of silence and worsening damage on Randa Road, JRA says a solution is being finalised with stakeholders, offering hope for long-awaited repairs.

After months of concern and unanswered questions, Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA...

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Construction teams continue work on the K101 road project.

Midrand traffic relief on the way as K101 nears finish line

  • 14-04-2026
  • Midrand Reporter

Big relief could soon be coming for Midrand drivers as the long-awaited K101 road upgrade heads toward completion.

There may finally be light at the end of the traffic tunnel for Midrand motorists as the long-awaited K101 road project ap...

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South Africa has the longest tunnel in Africa – and it’s getting a R4 billion upgrade

  • 13-04-2026
  • Business Tech

The Huguenot Tunnel, measuring 3.9 kilometres in length, is the longest road tunnel in Africa and is currently undergoing upgrades by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) worth R4 billion.

The South Bore Tunnel opened in Marc...

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 Tsamaya road in Mamelodi.

Tsamaya Avenue upgrade to take 18 months

  • 13-04-2026
  • Pretoria Rekord

The Tshwane metro’s Roads and Transport Department informs the public, residents, commuters, and all road users of a planned road closure in Mamelodi as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and modernise the city's economic infrastructure....

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 While the satellite police facility continues to provide basic policing services, the completion of a permanent station promises enhanced law enforcement, additional resources, and improved community safety.

Olievenhoutbosch Police Station progress awaits metro land transfer

  • 13-04-2026
  • Pretoria Rekord

The Department of Public Works confirmed plans for a permanent SAPS station in Olievenhoutbosch, Pretoria, are finally on its way. While the project is in early planning, site clearance and community consultations are underway, promising enhanced ...

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The damaged road near the entrance of the Giyani Golf Club.

No money for key Giyani road repair

  • 13-04-2026
  • Letaba Herald

A flood-damaged road near Giyani Golf Club remains unrepaired as the municipality cites budget constraints, forcing motorists to rely on a temporary bypass.

LIMPOPO – The Greater Giyani Municipality says financial constraints are t...

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Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Launches Internal Road Construction Model on Road D781

  • 10-04-2026
  • Central News

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has taken a decisive step to build roads using its own internal teams and resources by launching a new construction model on Road D781 in the City of Ekurhuleni.

This pioneering projec...

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The design of the new Illovo River railway bridge and the damaged bridge (insert).

Meeting to fast-track Illovo River railway bridge construction

  • 10-04-2026
  • South Coast Sun

The bridge was damaged exactly four years ago during the 2022 floods, making passenger train travel to the Lower South Coast impossible.

ETHEKWINI Municipality and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) held a planning meeting...

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