Building & Construction News

Duinefontein Bridge reaches major MyCiTi construction milestone

• 07-08-2026
• Cape Town Etc

Cape Town’s ambitious MyCiTi Phase 2A rollout has reached another significant milestone after construction teams completed the installation of the massive bridge beams that will form part of the new Duinefontein Bridge.

The complex...

South Africa resuming R339 million road project two years after it was abandoned

• 07-08-2026
• Top Auto

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) will resume construction of the over 20km stretch of the R510 national road in Limpopo later this year.

Once work resumes in October, it will have been two years since the previous...

Upgrade project remains on track, although with delays

• 07-08-2026
• NovaNews

KOU-KAMMA – The Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM) has assured residents that the Thornham Informal Settlement Upgrade Project in the Kou-Kamma Municipality has not been abandoned, confirming that the project remains underway and ha...

Failed government project: R63 million spent, 3 contractors paid, but it remains incomplete 9 years later

• 07-08-2026
• Newsday

Construction of the Park Road Police Station in Bloemfontein began in 2017 but remains incomplete despite numerous interventions.

In 2016, a R31 million refurbishment project was undertaken at the Park Road Police Station with a 24-month...

Safety fears as dangerous roads in Stubens remain unrepaired

• 06-08-2026
• Roodepoort Record

A resident says repeated reports to the Johannesburg Road Agency have gone unanswered as deteriorating roads continue to place motorists at risk.

A Strubens Valley resident is calling on the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to urgently re...

Residents to meet over disputed 247 Bulwer Road application

• 06-08-2026
• Berea Mail

Residents have until August 31 to object to a developer's application to rezone a property from general residential to student accommodation.

A NOTIFICATION calling for public participation in relation to the contentious 247 Bulwer R...

Donkerpoort road is becoming increasingly dangerous

• 06-08-2026
• NovaNews

XHARIEP – Concerns have been raised over the deteriorating condition of the gravel road between Donkerpoort and Philippolis, with residents and road users warning that the route has become increasingly dangerous.

The Democratic All...

IN PICS: Upgrade of KZN school faces delays amid impact of construction mafia

• 06-08-2026
• The Mercury

The construction of Sibonginhlanhla Primary School in Waterloo, Verulam, is facing a year-long delay, pushing the completion date to June 2027.

Despite a R73.9 million budget, the school is only 53% complete, plagued by a toxic mix of ex...

UPDATE: Alrode road repairs could take 6 months as city awaits contractor appointments

• 05-08-2026
• Alberton Record

The City of Ekurhuleni has confirmed that the Water and Sanitation Business Unit is responsible for reinstating Juyn and Dekenah streets, with repairs expected once new maintenance contractors are appointed.

The City of Ekurhuleni ha...

Frustrations continue to build over Kya Sands Road

• 05-08-2026
• Randburg Sun

Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp worries about the issues faces residents in Kya Sands informal settlement, especially when it comes to the main road leading into the settlement.

Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp slammed city entiti...