Building & Construction News

Further questions raised over Florence Dam crossing in Chrissiesmeer after Sanral response

• 08-07-2026
• Highvelder News

Highvelder continues to await Sanral's response regarding questions about the Florence Dam crossing.

CHRISSIESMEER – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has confirmed that repair work was undertaken at ...

Pinelands residents get more time to fight controversial 6,700-home plan

• 08-07-2026
• Bizcommunity.com

The City of Cape Town has extended the public comment deadline for its proposed high-density mixed-use development in Pinelands, following concerns from affected stakeholders over the scale and impact of the plan.

The revised deadline of...

R56 million Smithfield stadium project stalls as contractor faces possible termination

• 08-07-2026
• NovaNews

SMITHFIELD – The R56.7 million indoor sports stadium planned for Greenfields in Smithfield remains at a standstill, with the contractor facing possible termination after construction was abandoned less than a year after work began.

Government looks to standardise public participation and eliminate infrastructure delays

• 08-07-2026
• Eyewitnessnews

It aims to do this by professionalising the work of social facilitators. 

The Department of Public Works is looking to minimise community conflict over infrastructure projects because of a lack of consultation and public participati...

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...