Building & Construction News

Gauteng Launches Intensive Service Delivery Blitz to Fix Merafong Roads

• 07-07-2026
• Central News

MERAFONG – Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has led a hands-on service delivery intervention in Merafong to tackle potholes, improve road safety and restore cleaner public spaces, working alongside the local municip...

14 500 government-built houses in N Cape require remedial work

• 07-07-2026
• Cape Times

THE NORTHERN Cape is facing a major challenge with faulty government-built housing structures, with almost 14 500 houses requiring remedial work.

This emerged during a parliamentary portfolio committee meeting on human settlements, water...

M&D signals confidence through new headquarters and regional expansion

• 07-07-2026
• The Content Engine

M&D Construction Group has marked a significant milestone in its 43-year history with the official opening of its new headquarters at 10 Kikuyu Road, Sunninghill, Sandton. Designed to embody the company's core value, Khula Nathi – Gr...

Kimberley’s Queens Park receive major facelift

• 07-07-2026
• OFM

Kimberley’s historic Queens Park is set to receive a significant facelift during the current financial year, with the construction of new ablution facilities forming part of ongoing efforts to enhance one of the city’s most popular pub...

New multi-million-rand shopping mall with a Pick n Pay, Dis-Chem, Clicks, and Shoprite in South Africa’s capital

• 07-07-2026
• Newsday

Construction on the new Kings Walk Mall shopping centre in Pretoria is progressing well and is scheduled for completion in April 2027.

The development falls under the Moolman Group, which owns and manages property portfolios across South...

Road to recovery for Midvaal’s infrastructure

• 06-07-2026
• The Citizen Online

The municipality also reported major progress on the rehabilitation of Boundary Road and Corrie Pypers Road.

Midvaal Local Municipality’s War on Potholes Project continues to make a visible impact on the municipality’s road i...

R550 million upgrade for one of Gauteng’s busiest roads

• 06-07-2026
• Top Auto

Construction along the R553 Golden Highway in Gauteng is progressing in line with the approved timelines for the road rehabilitation project.

This is according to the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, which said it is confident ...

How upgrading from gravel to tar roads is skyrocketing South African property values

• 06-07-2026
• IOL

A tarred road does not just connect places-it unlocks value. 

Across South Africa and Africa, upgrading from gravel to tar can significantly increase surrounding property values -sometimes by double-digit percentages in just a few y...

R100m more invested to complete Sarah Baartman Centre after decade-long delays

• 06-07-2026
• Daily Maverick

The Sarah Baartman Centre in Hankey has received an additional R100m to finally finish the long-stalled project, aiming for a completion date of October 2027.

After more than a decade of delays and more than R200-million in expenditu...

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...