Building & Construction News

Joburg library projects on track despite financial challenges

• 03-07-2026
• Soweto Urban

Despite financial challenges, several Johannesburg library projects are moving closer to completion, while one major development remains stalled due to a funding shortfall.

Construction on several City of Johannesburg library projects is...

SANRAL completes R62 assessment, reconstruction to take three months

• 03-07-2026
• NovaNews

KOU-KAMMA – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has completed damage assessments on the collapsed section of the R62 between Kareedouw and Joubertina, with reconstruction of the damaged roadway expected to take appro...

Upgrades to partly shut down Lynnwood Road

• 03-07-2026
• Pretoria Rekord

Motorists in Pretoria east are urged to plan alternative routes from June 29 to July 17. Lynnwood Road will be partially closed to allow for stormwater upgrades, road widening, and infrastructure improvements expected to significantly affect traff...

Which roads in KZN are currently under construction?

• 03-07-2026
• The Witness

The projects form part of Sanral's more than R40 billion flagship expansion and upgrade programme for the N2 and N3 corridors.

From Durban to Pietermaritzburg and beyond, roadworks continue to reshape some of KwaZulu-Natal’s bu...

Government delivers on contractor development commitment as Gauteng Roadshow sets new standard for industry engagement

• 02-07-2026
• The Citizen Online

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) have reaffirmed the government’s contractor base following a successful commitment to developing South Africa’s Gauteng Con...

Court dismisses bid to stop luxury Botmaskop estate near Stellenbosch

• 02-07-2026
• Ground Up

Judge finds environmental approvals were lawful and orders residents’ group to pay punitive costs

The Botmaskop Estate at Helshoogte outside Stellenbosch before an April 2025 interdict prohibited any further construction. Photo fro...

Community adult literacy – the missing link in SLPs

• 02-07-2026
• The Content Engine

Mining’s Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) are increasingly expected to deliver lasting social value that extends beyond infrastructure projects. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities such as skills development, dignity, product...

R600m road project handed over to the Pitsedisulejang community in the North West

• 02-07-2026
• Newsnote

It was a momentous and joyful occasion in Pitsedisuleng village and several surrounding villages near Zeerust, as North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, accompanied by the MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua, local traditional leaders and...

Mayor highlights numerous infrastructure projects in JB Marks

• 01-07-2026
• The Citizen Online

The Executive Mayor pointed to upcoming projects and partnerships with stakeholders as a reason for optimism.

The administration and leadership in JB Marks reiterated during the State of the City Adress that the 2026/27 budget will focus...

Muizenberg beachfront seawall constructed as December completion nears

• 01-07-2026
• NovaNews

A new seawall has been constructed on Muizenberg beach with upgrades are expected to be completed in December this year, says the City of Cape Town.

The construction of the seawall has been advancing from opposite ends of the site and th...