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150 MW Bid Window 5 solar capacity reaches commercial operation
- 29-04-2026
- Energize
Two utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants awarded under Bid Window 5 of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme have reached commercial operation, adding 150 MW of generation capacity to the na...
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Missing key upgrades questioned over Garsfontein Road construction
- 29-04-2026
- The Citizen
Residents say the Garsfontein Road upgrade is missing critical elements, warning without key intersection upgrades, traffic congestion will remain a long-term problem.
Frustration is mounting among residents over the ongoing upgrade ...
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Residents still waiting for new clinic 10 years and R20.9m later
- 28-04-2026
- Sowetan
The project’s future now hangs in the balance after the Gauteng infrastructure department’s withdrawal as the implementing agent.
Residents of Sebokeng in the Vaal will have to wait another three years for the completion of t...
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From crumbling to cutting-edge: SA’s top six ports of entry set for total rebuild
- 28-04-2026
- Hypertext
Lebombo, Beitbridge, Oshoek, Kopfontein, Maseru Bridge, and Ficksburg are the busiest ports of entry into South Africa accounting for 80 percent of entries to the country. Those six ports are set to be demolished and transformed entirely.
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Sandton’s skyline set for transformation with Olympus mixed-use mega project
- 24-04-2026
- Bizcommunity.com
Olympus Sandton, the landmark development by Tricolt Group and Growthpoint Properties, has officially broken ground following record-breaking sales that exceeded R1.4bn.
The project’s transition into construction marks a key milest...
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Mokoena Unveils R1.18bn Plan to Fix Housing Delays
- 24-04-2026
- Journal News
Free State Human Settlements MEC Saki Mokoena has unveiled a R1.18 billion plan to fix chronic housing delays, placing a strict “Beke le Beke” week-by-week monitoring system at the centre of efforts to fast-track delivery, tighten acco...
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La Mercy building site raises compliance concerns
- 24-04-2026
- North Coast Courier
Nearby residents feared student housing was being built in the area.
La Mercy residents can breathe a sigh of relief after fears that a large-scale building project could be used for student accommodation were dispelled, with the develop...
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Workers’ protest puts the brakes on Mpolweni Clinic construction
- 24-04-2026
- The Witness
In a statement, uMshwathi Municipality said they held an urgent meeting last week in an effort to resolve the dispute.
A protest by workers has brought construction of the Mpolweni Clinic to a standstill, raising fears of further delays ...
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R107 million N2 security wall project to continue despite opposition
- 23-04-2026
- Top Auto
The City of Cape Town expects to start construction of the R107 million wall to secure the stretch of N2 highway known as the “hell run” in January 2027, despite widespread criticism and opposition.
In December 2025, Cape Tow...
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N3 southbound rerouted between Hammarsdale and Key Ridge
- 23-04-2026
- Witness
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has announced an extended closure of the N3 southbound carriageway between the Hammarsdale Interchange and the N3/M13 Interchange at Key Ridge as part of ongoing upgrade works.