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 The newly tarred Boshoff Street.

Community praises muni after Boshoff Street road repairs

  • 08-06-2026
  • The Citizen Online

Flora Park residents have praised Polokwane Municipality for replacing the entire tar road on Boshoff Street after months of rain damage.

POLOKWANE – Residents along parts of Boshoff Street (between Marshall Street and McDonald Ave...

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JRA is aware of sinkholes in Blairgowrie.

Johannesburg Road Agency plans investigations into identified sinkholes in Blairgowrie

  • 08-06-2026
  • Randburg Sun

JRA has confirmed that they have begun investigations into the sinkholes discovered on Denise Circle and nearby streets in Blairgowrie.

Residents around Denise Circle in Blairgowrie were left shaken after two deep sinkholes suddenly appe...

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The Villa Retail Park

The spooky R3.5 billion shopping mall in Pretoria which is completely empty and a tombstone for a failed property scheme

  • 08-06-2026
  • Newsday

The Villa Retail Park was the flagship project of Sharemax Investments, which collapsed in 2010. The half-built shopping centre has been left to rot.

Sharemax Investments, started in 1999 by Willie Botha, was one of South Africa’s ...

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The Paradigm is the kind of development that speaks directly to this market well positioned, well considered, and aligned with the expectations of today’s buyer.

R1 billion availed for massive new luxury mixed-use development in Cape Town CBD

  • 08-06-2026
  • Daily News

A funding agreement that will provide R1 billion for the development of a significant new luxury mixed-use residential development in the heart of Cape Town has been announced. 

The Paradigm, located at 100 Buitengracht Street, will...

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Kouga Municipality launches major capital investment programme for 2026/2027 financial year.

Major infrastructure projects planned for Kouga 2026/2027 financial year

  • 05-06-2026
  • NovaNews

Kouga Local Municipality is set to roll out a significant capital investment programme for the 2026/2027 financial year, with major infrastructure projects aimed at improving service delivery, expanding basic services and upgrading critical munici...

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 The Tshwane metro’s Section 79 Committee for Health at New Lusaka Clinic.

Steady progress reported on New Lusaka Clinic project

  • 05-06-2026
  • Pretoria Rekord

Paving of the parking area, tiling, furnishing and final fittings are still outstanding.

The Tshwane metro’s Section 79 Committee for Health is satisfied with the progress of the New Lusaka Clinic.

Chairperson Peggy de Br...

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Road construction along the D3754 route linking Bungeni–Tshiphuseni and De Hoop–Nkuzana, where work has resumed following a temporary compliance halt by the Department of Labour.

Bungeni D3754 road project resumes after temporary halt

  • 05-06-2026
  • Limpopo Mirror

The D3754 road project, previously halted due to non-compliance, has resumed amidst community concerns over unfair job and subcontracting allocations.

Road construction along the D3754 route linking Bungeni–Tshiphuseni and De Hoop&...

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Final work is underway at the R21 million Tshivhuyuni Sports Facility, now nearing completion after a R12.9 million funding boost.

Another R12.9m injection for stalled Tshivhuyuni stadium project

  • 05-06-2026
  • Limpopo Mirror

The Tshivhuyuni Sports Facility, initially valued at R21 million, is now 91% complete after Makhado Municipality invested an additional R12.9 million following significant delays and contractor disputes.

Final work is underway at the R21...

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A new school development is under construction in Lorraine.

New private school development underway in Lorraine

  • 04-06-2026
  • Port Elizabeth Express

Construction has officially begun on a new school development in Lourdes Avenue, Lorraine, with the project set to take shape over the coming months.

If all goes according to plan, the facility is expected to be completed by September, w...

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 Construction crews hard at work on the bridge project.

Residents rejoice as new bridge project takes shape

  • 04-06-2026
  • Rising Sun Chatsworth

For many years, residents have faced challenges when travelling between Cornubia and Woodview for work, education, business and leisure.

Residents of Cornubia and Woodview are set to benefit from a major infrastructure project to improve...

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