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Gautrain expansion will expropriate land in these 6 areas in South Africa

  • 22-07-2026
  • Top Auto

The imminent Gautrain expansion could have significant ramifications regarding how land expropriation is handled in South Africa.

The public transport service will soon expand into regions such as Atteridgeville, Fourways, Mamelodi, Spri...

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Illustrative photo Reinforced steel work in a construction of a municipal bulk water reservoir

George Council Approves Next Step Towards New Reservoirs to Strengthen Water Security

  • 22-07-2026
  • George Municipality Website

George Municipal Council has approved the rezoning of a portion of Erf 221, George, paving the way for the future construction of two new bulk potable water storage reservoirs that will significantly strengthen the municipality’s long-term w...

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Land identified for the Beacon Valley Housing Development. Mitchells Plain residents say years of delays have left many families waiting for much needed housing.

Mitchells Plain families desperate for housing left in limbo

  • 22-07-2026
  • Ground Up

City of Cape Town blames Beacon Valley construction delays on extortion and crime

  • A City of Cape Town housing project meant to ease the housing crisis in Mitchells Plain’s Beacon Valley community was announced a dec...

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Emergency N3 closure planned for damaged bridge repairs

  • 22-07-2026
  • North Coast Courier

The closure forms part of ongoing upgrades to the M13 Paradise Valley off-ramps from the N3 after a bridge parapet failed and requires urgent removal.

Motorists are being advised to expect delays when sections of the N3 near Paradise Val...

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The project is about 45% complete and remains on track for practical completion by 30 October 2026

V&A Waterfront begins construction of R230m superyacht marina

  • 21-07-2026
  • Moneyweb

Project remains on track for completion later this year as fabrication begins at Damen Shipyards.

The V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town have officially transitioned the R230 million Quay 7 Superyacht Marina development fro...

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KwaZulu-Natal

How KZN's R13.94 billion budget aims to transform the province's road network

  • 21-07-2026
  • Independent on Saturday

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport (DoT) highlighted its plans for an infrastructure revolution when the 2026/2027 financial year budget was presented at the KZN Legislature on Thursday.

Siboniso Duma, the MEC for Transport and Hu...

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Cornelia Water Project

Work resumes on Cornelia water reservoir project

  • 21-07-2026
  • NovaNews

CORNELIA – Residents of Cornelia and the neighbouring community of Ntswanatsatsi could soon benefit from a more reliable water supply following the resumption of construction on the long-delayed Cornelia Water Reservoir project.

Th...

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Metro workers at the Noordwes Secondary Substation.

Noordwes Substation refurbishment project gathers pace after long wait

  • 21-07-2026
  • Pretoria Rekord

Construction is underway on the delayed project, with the metro outlining the latest milestones and expected benefits for surrounding communities.

The Tshwane Metro has provided an update on the long-awaited refurbishment of the Noordwes...

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The quality of supply chain decision-making has become a major source of competitive advantage.

Developing the leaders who keep our economy moving

  • 20-07-2026
  • The Content Engine

By Dr Myles Wakeham

Every supply chain success—or failure—ultimately comes down to the quality of the decisions people make. Infrastructure, technology and capital are essential, but they are only enablers. I...

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The Content Engine

Celebrating projects that redefine what is possible with concrete

  • 20-07-2026
  • The Content Engine

Every generation of engineers, contractors and designers leaves behind projects that redefine what is possible with concrete – the world's most widely used construction material and the foundation of modern infrastructure. Through innova...

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