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Temporary closure of N3 for the demolition of the Murray/Gladys Manzi road overpass bridge
- 03-09-2026
- Stop Over
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of temporary closure of the N3 and Murray/Gladys Manzi Road for the demolition of the Murray/Gladys Manzi Road overpass bridge.
“Construction on the upg...
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Traffic alert: M4 near Umdloti to be closed for six hours
- 03-09-2026
- The Witness
KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma said the closure was necessary to allow engineers to install precast bridge beams.
Motorists travelling near Umdloti have been warned of a temporary closure of the M4 on Wednesday to ...
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South Africa’s road maintenance funding increased from R6.5 billion to R17.2 billion but road quality got much worse
- 03-09-2026
- Newsday
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy revealed that South Africa’s road maintenance and infrastructure funding increased from R6.5 billion in 2012 to R17.2 billion in 2026.
However, despite this 167% increase in funding for maintenance...
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R19.2 million allocated to repair an important road but it remains in a dangerous and dilapidated state
- 03-09-2026
- Newsday
The D447 road between Kgapane and Tzaneen remains in a dangerous, dilapidated state despite R19.2 million having been allocated for repairs.
The road is a core artery in the surrounding area and is used by residents and workers for their...
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Walmer Park’s R75m makeover is only getting started
- 02-09-2026
- Bizcommunity.com
Walmer Park’s R75m transformation is gathering pace, with the first phase of Growthpoint Properties’ major redevelopment now complete and new brands already changing the retail mix.
The landmark Gqeberha shopping centre h...
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Bedford Gardens tower to be converted into 464 residential units
- 02-09-2026
- Bedfordview and Edenvale News
The applicant proposed on April 10 that the site be rezoned to Business 1, subject to existing conditions, including a requirement for 464 dwelling units and residential buildings.
The City of Ekurhuleni has approved a rezoning applicati...
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NDB And South Africa Sign US $405M Loan Agreements For Infrastructure Projects
- 02-09-2026
- Infrastructure News
The New Development Bank (NDB) and the South African Government have signed two loan agreements worth a combined US$405 million to support infrastructure projects in Limpopo, North West and Gauteng.
In a statement on Friday, National Tre...
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Cornubia Business Park set to create thousands of jobs
- 02-09-2026
- South African Government News Agency
The new Cornubia Business Park, located north of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, is expected to create thousands of jobs as the R200 million first phase of the development nears completion.
About 300 construction jobs have already been created...
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R1.3 billion disaster for roads in one province
- 01-09-2026
- Top Auto
Nearly R1.3 billion has been allocated to repair roads in Limpopo, following the devastating floods that took place in early 2026.
This was revealed during a parliamentary questioning, when Dr Chris Hunsinger, an MP for the Democratic Al...
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Judgment reserved in Sea Point residents’ challenge to St John’s Road flats
- 01-09-2026
- Cape Argus
A Western Cape High Court judge has reserved judgment in a legal challenge to the City of Cape Town’s approval of a five-storey development on St John’s Road in Sea Point.
Residents dispute the required boundary setback, whil...
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