Building & Construction News

Building affordable cities, not cheaper homes

• 17-07-2026
• Bizcommunity.com

South Africa's housing shortage is often measured by the number of homes delivered, but affordability extends far beyond construction costs. The true cost of housing includes transport, infrastructure, utilities, maintenance and access to empl...

Meadowdale roads set for repairs as Ekurhuleni addresses safety concerns

• 17-07-2026
• Germiston City News

City plans Meadowdale road safety upgrades and pothole repairs in new financial year.

The City of Ekurhuleni says it is aware of longstanding road safety concerns and potholes in Meadowdale, with upgrades and repairs scheduled as part of...

Old Johannesburg Road upgrades completed

• 17-07-2026
• Pretoria Rekord

The completed upgrade includes dual carriageways, pedestrian walkways, cycling lanes and new traffic signals designed to improve safety and traffic flow along the busy corridor.

The upgraded section of the K101, also known as the Old Joh...

State of road excavations in Glenhazel disappoints Ward 72 councillor

• 17-07-2026
• Rosebank Killarney Gazette

Ward 72 councillor Daniel Schay is showing his disappointment in the state of his ward, especially the incomplete excavations that plague the roads, while JRA has reiterated that the wards outstanding reinstatements will soon be attended to.

Contractors get pathway to bigger projects with new CIDB course

• 16-07-2026
• NovaNews

BLOEMFONTEIN – The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is rolling out a flagship Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) course, developed in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, designed to equip emerging contrac...

Dock Road upgrade works move closer to Ebenezer Circle at the V&A Waterfront

• 16-07-2026
• The Cape Towner

The V&A Waterfront has begun the next phase of its infrastructure programme to replace ageing water and sewer pipelines, with construction moving along Dock Road from the One&Only Cape Town towards Ebenezer Circle from Monday, July 13.

Johannesburg Water says Paulshof pipeline repairs progressing, but no restoration time yet

• 16-07-2026
• Fourways Review

The water utility says repairs to the burst pipeline are progressing after the damaged pipeline was isolated, but residents in several areas remain without water.

Johannesburg Water (JW) says repair work on the burst water pipeline at th...

Johannesburg Roads Agency confirms delay on Chorisia Lane rehabilitation

• 16-07-2026
• Fourways Review

Rehabilitation works on Chorisia Lane in Fourways Gardens Estate have been placed on hold, as Johannesburg Water investigates a suspected underground pipe leak that could delay the project’s completion.

The next phase of rehabilita...

Glen Marais resident raises alarm over unauthorised plastic speed humps on Adrea Street

• 15-07-2026
• Kempton Express

The plastic speed humps installed on Adrea Street in Glen Marais have sparked concern among residents, with the city confirming they were not approved or authorised.

Glen Marais resident Hennie van Aarde is concerned about the plasti...

Essential repairs to Loxton Road Bridge enhance Milnerton's pedestrian access

• 15-07-2026
• Tabletalk

Residents using the Loxton Road Bridge in Milnerton can expect ongoing maintenance work over the coming months as the City of Cape Town carries out repairs aimed at extending the lifespan of the crossing.

The upgrades to the bridge, whic...